US Bridges

US-27 over Phillips Creek

Good

Campbell County, Kentucky · .01 MI S of Jct. KY-1936 · Structure no. 019B00087N

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
111 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,831
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-27 over Phillips Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-27 over Phillips Creek in Campbell County, Kentucky. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 7,831 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,831 by 2042. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesUS-27
CrossesPhillips Creek
Location.01 MI S of Jct. KY-1936
RouteU.S. Route 27
Coordinates38.86417, -84.39222
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating75.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width109 ft (33.3 m)
Roadway width106 ft (32.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,831 (2022)
Projected traffic7,831 by 2042
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-27 over Phillips Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-27 over Phillips 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US-27 over Phillips Creek carry?

About 7,831 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US-27 over Phillips Creek?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.

Who owns US-27 over Phillips Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.