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CR-1327 over Left Fork Straight Creek

Good

Bell County, Kentucky · Off Ky 66 · Structure no. 007C00170N

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
155
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-1327 over Left Fork Straight Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR-1327 over Left Fork Straight Creek in Bell County, Kentucky. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 155 vehicles a day, projected to reach 155 by 2031. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-1327
CrossesLeft Fork Straight Creek
LocationOff Ky 66
RouteCounty Highway 1327
CountyBell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.86417, -83.62028
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating99.6 US tons
Inventory rating77.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2011)
Projected traffic155 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-1327 over Left Fork Straight Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-1327 over Left Fork Straight Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2021.

How much traffic does CR-1327 over Left Fork Straight Creek carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is CR-1327 over Left Fork Straight Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR-1327 over Left Fork Straight Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.