US Bridges

KY-627 over Kennedys Creek

FairPosted for load

Bourbon County, Kentucky · 4.7 MI N. of JCT W/Ky 57 · Structure no. 009B00018N

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,248
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-627 over Kennedys Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-627 over Kennedys Creek in Bourbon County, Kentucky. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 85 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 6 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 2,248 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,248 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-627
CrossesKennedys Creek
Location4.7 MI N. of JCT W/Ky 57
RouteState Highway 627
CountyBourbon County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.16444, -84.22889
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.6 US tons
Inventory rating33.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span46 ft (14.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,248 (2022)
Projected traffic2,248 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 KY-627 over Kennedys Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is KY-627 over Kennedys 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 KY-627 over Kennedys Creek carry?

About 2,248 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is KY-627 over Kennedys Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns KY-627 over Kennedys Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.