US Bridges

US 127 over Old Burkesville Road

Good

Clinton County, Kentucky · 0.3 M S of JCT Ky 1590 · Structure no. 027B00040N

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,473
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 127 over Old Burkesville Road is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 127 over Old Burkesville Road 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 5,473 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,473 by 2042. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 127
CrossesOld Burkesville Road
Location0.3 M S of JCT Ky 1590
RouteU.S. Route 127
Coordinates36.69528, -85.15639
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.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,473 (2022)
Projected traffic5,473 by 2042
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 127 over Old Burkesville Road built?

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

What condition is US 127 over Old Burkesville Road 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 Old Burkesville Road carry?

About 5,473 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 127 over Old Burkesville Road?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns US 127 over Old Burkesville Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.