US Bridges

US-127 over Hammond Creek

FairPosted for load

Anderson County, Kentucky · .5 MI S of N-Jct US 127B · Structure no. 003B00061R

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,384
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-127 over Hammond Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US-127 over Hammond Creek in Anderson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 7,384 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,384 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-127
CrossesHammond Creek
Location.5 MI S of N-Jct US 127B
RouteU.S. Route 127
CountyAnderson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.06333, -84.91722
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,384 (2021)
Projected traffic7,384 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-127 over Hammond Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-127 over Hammond Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does US-127 over Hammond Creek carry?

About 7,384 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US-127 over Hammond Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US-127 over Hammond Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.