US-27 over Townsend Creek
PoorPosted for loadBourbon County, Kentucky · On Harrison-Bourbon Cl · Structure no. 009B00002N
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old, rebuilt 1977
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 152 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,187
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-27 over Townsend Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US-27 over Townsend Creek in Bourbon County, Kentucky. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 77 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 5,187 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,187 by 2041. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-27 over Townsend Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.
What condition is US-27 over Townsend Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does US-27 over Townsend Creek carry?
About 5,187 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US-27 over Townsend Creek?
The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns US-27 over Townsend Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.