US Bridges

US-27 over Ky 9 ("aa" Highway)

Fair

Campbell County, Kentucky · @ JCT Ky 9 · Structure no. 019B00071N

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
339 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
26,392
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-27 over Ky 9 ("aa" Highway) is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US-27 over Ky 9 ("aa" Highway) in Campbell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 26,392 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,392 by 2041. The structure is 339 ft (103.2 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesUS-27
CrossesKy 9 ("aa" Highway)
Location@ JCT Ky 9
RouteU.S. Route 27
Coordinates39.00194, -84.42194
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length339 ft (103.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.6 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,392 (2021)
Projected traffic26,392 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-27 over Ky 9 ("aa" Highway) built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-27 over Ky 9 ("aa" Highway) 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does US-27 over Ky 9 ("aa" Highway) carry?

About 26,392 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US-27 over Ky 9 ("aa" Highway)?

The structure is 339 ft (103.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns US-27 over Ky 9 ("aa" Highway)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.