US-27 over North Elkhorn Creek
GoodFayette County, Kentucky · 3.5 MI N JCT I-75 + I-64 · Structure no. 034B00164R
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 226 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,810
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-27 over North Elkhorn Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US-27 over North Elkhorn Creek in Fayette County, Kentucky. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 6,810 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,810 by 2042. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-27 over North Elkhorn Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-27 over North Elkhorn 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does US-27 over North Elkhorn Creek carry?
About 6,810 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US-27 over North Elkhorn Creek?
The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US-27 over North Elkhorn Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.