US Bridges

US-27 over Cooper Creek

Fair

Bourbon County, Kentucky · .8 MI S of JCT Ky 1876 · Structure no. 009B00004N

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
132 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,074
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-27 over Cooper Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US-27 over Cooper Creek in Bourbon County, Kentucky. It was built in 1948, 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 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.

It carries about 5,074 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,074 by 2042. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-27
CrossesCooper Creek
Location.8 MI S of JCT Ky 1876
RouteU.S. Route 27
CountyBourbon County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.26389, -84.29528
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.7 US tons
Inventory rating40.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,074 (2022)
Projected traffic5,074 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$462,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-27 over Cooper Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-27 over Cooper 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US-27 over Cooper Creek carry?

About 5,074 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is US-27 over Cooper Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US-27 over Cooper Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.