US Bridges

KY-1927 over Fork of Boone Creek

Poor

Clark County, Kentucky · 1 MI E of JCT Ky 1923 · Structure no. 025B00086N

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,659
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1927 over Fork of Boone Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-1927 over Fork of Boone 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,659 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,659 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1927
CrossesFork of Boone Creek
Location1 MI E of JCT Ky 1923
RouteState Highway 1927
CountyClark County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.00639, -84.29806
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,659 (2023)
Projected traffic2,659 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 KY-1927 over Fork of Boone Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1927 over Fork of Boone Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1927 over Fork of Boone Creek carry?

About 2,659 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-1927 over Fork of Boone Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1927 over Fork of Boone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.