US Bridges

US 127 over Churntop Branch Creek

Fair

Clinton County, Kentucky · 0.23 Mile S of JCT Ky 738 · Structure no. 027B00039N

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,072
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 127 over Churntop Branch Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 127 over Churntop Branch 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 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 3,072 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,072 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 270 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 127
CrossesChurntop Branch Creek
Location0.23 Mile S of JCT Ky 738
RouteU.S. Route 127
CountyClinton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.67167, -85.14056
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width270 ft (82.3 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 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 closed1.2 mi (2 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 Churntop Branch Creek built?

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

What condition is US 127 over Churntop Branch 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 2021.

How much traffic does US 127 over Churntop Branch Creek carry?

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

How long is US 127 over Churntop Branch Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 270 ft wide.

Who owns US 127 over Churntop Branch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.