US-127B over Norfolk Southern
FairBoyle County, Kentucky · .9 MI N JCT 127 & US 150B · Structure no. 011B00052R
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 209 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,002
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-127B over Norfolk Southern is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-127B over Norfolk Southern in Boyle County, Kentucky. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 12,002 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,002 by 2043. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-127B over Norfolk Southern built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-127B over Norfolk Southern 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-127B over Norfolk Southern carry?
About 12,002 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is US-127B over Norfolk Southern?
The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US-127B over Norfolk Southern?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.