US 27 over Houston Creek
GoodBourbon County, Kentucky · .60 MI S JCT US 460 · Structure no. 009B00048R
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2022
- 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 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
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 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 27 over Houston Creek built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 27 over Houston Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2022.
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 42 ft wide.
Who owns US 27 over Houston Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.