US Bridges

US 127 X over US 127

Good

Clinton County, Kentucky · 0.9 Miles N of JCT Ky 969 · Structure no. 027B00037N

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
255 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,645
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 127 X over US 127 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 127 X over US 127 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 1,645 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,645 by 2043. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 37 ft wide.

CarriesUS 127 X
CrossesUS 127
Location0.9 Miles N of JCT Ky 969
RouteU.S. Route 127
Coordinates36.66111, -85.11611
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,645 (2023)
Projected traffic1,645 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 127 X over US 127 built?

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

What condition is US 127 X over US 127 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 X over US 127 carry?

About 1,645 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 127 X over US 127?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US 127 X over US 127?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.