US Bridges

US-127 over Spring Creek

Fair

Clinton County, Kentucky · .20 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 969 · Structure no. 027B00008N

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
95 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,154
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-127 over Spring Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US-127 over Spring Creek in Clinton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 4,154 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,314 by 2032. The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-127
CrossesSpring Creek
Location.20 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 969
RouteCounty Highway 1199
CountyClinton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.65417, -85.10944
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length95 ft (29.1 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,154 (2012)
Projected traffic6,314 by 2032
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$280,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-127 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-127 over Spring 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 December 2023.

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

About 4,154 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US-127 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns US-127 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.