US Bridges

US-127B over Clarks Run Creek

Fair

Boyle County, Kentucky · .20 MI S of JCT Ky 34 · Structure no. 011B00039N

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,003
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-127B over Clarks Run Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-127B over Clarks Run Creek in Boyle County, Kentucky. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 56 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.

It carries about 24,003 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,003 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-127B
CrossesClarks Run Creek
Location.20 MI S of JCT Ky 34
RouteU.S. Route 127
CountyBoyle County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.62722, -84.79694
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating66.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,003 (2023)
Projected traffic24,003 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US-127B over Clarks Run Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is US-127B over Clarks Run 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does US-127B over Clarks Run Creek carry?

About 24,003 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US-127B over Clarks Run Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns US-127B over Clarks Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.