US-27 over Houston Creek
GoodBourbon County, Kentucky · .4 Mi. S JCT Ky 1939 · Structure no. 009B00068R
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 142 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,220
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-27 over Houston Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-27 over Houston Creek in Bourbon County, Kentucky. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 7,220 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,220 by 2042. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 39 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-27 over Houston Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 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 2024.
How much traffic does US-27 over Houston Creek carry?
About 7,220 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US-27 over Houston Creek?
The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns US-27 over Houston Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.