US Bridges

US-127 over South Fork Creek

Fair

Casey County, Kentucky · .70 MI S.W. of JCT Ky 501 · Structure no. 023B00016N

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
318 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,501
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-127 over South Fork Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US-127 over South Fork Creek in Casey County, Kentucky. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 3,501 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,501 by 2042. The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-127
CrossesSouth Fork Creek
Location.70 MI S.W. of JCT Ky 501
RouteU.S. Route 127
CountyCasey County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.21389, -84.97083
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length318 ft (96.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,501 (2022)
Projected traffic3,501 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-127 over South Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-127 over South Fork 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US-127 over South Fork Creek carry?

About 3,501 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US-127 over South Fork Creek?

The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US-127 over South Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.