US Bridges

US-127 over Clarks Run

Fair

Boyle County, Kentucky · 0.6 MI S. JCT US 150 · Structure no. 011B00050N

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,648
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-127 over Clarks Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US-127 over Clarks Run in Boyle County, Kentucky. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 7,648 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,648 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-127
CrossesClarks Run
Location0.6 MI S. JCT US 150
RouteU.S. Route 127
CountyBoyle County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.63611, -84.775
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating106.3 US tons
Inventory rating63.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,648 (2023)
Projected traffic7,648 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$230,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-127 over Clarks Run built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-127 over Clarks Run 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 2024.

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

About 7,648 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US-127 over Clarks Run?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US-127 over Clarks Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.