US-27 over Houston Creek
FairBourbon County, Kentucky · .60 MI Sou. of JCT US 460 · Structure no. 009B00048L
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 160 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,679
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-27 over Houston Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-27 over Houston Creek in Bourbon County, Kentucky. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 7,679 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,679 by 2038. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Houston Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-27 over Houston 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 Houston Creek carry?
About 7,679 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US-27 over Houston Creek?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns US-27 over Houston Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.