US Bridges

US 127 over Spring Creek

Good

Clinton County, Kentucky · 0.3 Miles North of Ky 969 · Structure no. 027B00036N

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
378 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,130
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 127 over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 127 over Spring Creek in Clinton County, Kentucky. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,130 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,130 by 2034. The structure is 378 ft (115.3 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 127
CrossesSpring Creek
Location0.3 Miles North of Ky 969
RouteU.S. Route 127
CountyClinton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.65361, -85.11139
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length378 ft (115.3 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,130 (2014)
Projected traffic4,130 by 2034
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 127 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 127 over Spring Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2021.

How much traffic does US 127 over Spring Creek carry?

About 4,130 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US 127 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 378 ft (115.3 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US 127 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.