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KY-627 over Strodes Creek

FairPosted for load

Bourbon County, Kentucky · .50 MI S of JCT Ky 57 · Structure no. 009B00020N

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
134 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,326
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-627 over Strodes Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying KY-627 over Strodes Creek in Bourbon County, Kentucky. It was built in 1940, 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 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 2,326 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,326 by 2042. The structure is 134 ft (40.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-627
CrossesStrodes Creek
Location.50 MI S of JCT Ky 57
RouteState Highway 627
CountyBourbon County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.10194, -84.18139
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 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 rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length134 ft (40.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,326 (2022)
Projected traffic2,326 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 Strodes Creek built?

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

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

About 2,326 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-627 over Strodes Creek?

The structure is 134 ft (40.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns KY-627 over Strodes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.