US Bridges

US-127 over Calhoun Creek

Fair

Casey County, Kentucky · 3.3 MI N of JCT Ky 501 · Structure no. 023B00020N

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2021
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
215 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,562
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-127 over Calhoun Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US-127 over Calhoun 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 4,562 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,562 by 2042. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 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
CrossesCalhoun Creek
Location3.3 MI N of JCT Ky 501
RouteU.S. Route 127
CountyCasey County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.26444, -84.96306
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,562 (2022)
Projected traffic4,562 by 2042
Trucks13%
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$752,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-127 over Calhoun Creek built?

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

What condition is US-127 over Calhoun 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 2021.

How much traffic does US-127 over Calhoun Creek carry?

About 4,562 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US-127 over Calhoun Creek?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US-127 over Calhoun Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.