US Bridges

US 127 over Clear Fork Creek

Good

Clinton County, Kentucky · 0.8 M N of JCT US 127X · Structure no. 027B00038N

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
689 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,072
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 127 over Clear Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 127 over Clear Fork 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 3,072 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,072 by 2041. The structure is 689 ft (209.9 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 127
CrossesClear Fork Creek
Location0.8 M N of JCT US 127X
RouteU.S. Route 127
Coordinates36.66639, -85.12833
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length689 ft (209.9 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,072 (2021)
Projected traffic3,072 by 2041
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Clear Fork Creek built?

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

What condition is US 127 over Clear Fork 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 Clear Fork Creek carry?

About 3,072 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 127 over Clear Fork Creek?

The structure is 689 ft (209.9 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US 127 over Clear Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.