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KY-627 over Lower Howards Creek

Fair

Clark County, Kentucky · .25 MI S of JCT W/Ky 1958 · Structure no. 025B00025N

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,727
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-627 over Lower Howards Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-627 over Lower Howards Creek in Clark County, Kentucky. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 16,727 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,727 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-627
CrossesLower Howards Creek
Location.25 MI S of JCT W/Ky 1958
RouteState Highway 627
CountyClark County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.97389, -84.19944
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,727 (2021)
Projected traffic16,727 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-627 over Lower Howards Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-627 over Lower Howards 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does KY-627 over Lower Howards Creek carry?

About 16,727 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is KY-627 over Lower Howards Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m).

Who owns KY-627 over Lower Howards Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.