US Bridges

KY-627 over Lower Howards Creek

Fair

Clark County, Kentucky · .7 Mi.Sou.- Jct. Ky 1958 · Structure no. 025B00077N

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,199
2023 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 1975, so it is 50 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 10,199 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,199 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 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.7 Mi.Sou.- Jct. Ky 1958
RouteState Highway 627
CountyClark County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.96806, -84.20361
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,199 (2023)
Projected traffic10,199 by 2043
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$459,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-627 over Lower Howards Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 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 10,199 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is KY-627 over Lower Howards Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns KY-627 over Lower Howards Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.