US Bridges

Ky 1927 over I 75

Good

Fayette County, Kentucky · 1.9 MI W of JCT Ky 1973 · Structure no. 034B00174N

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
326 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,920
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 1927 over I 75 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 1927 over I 75 in Fayette County, Kentucky. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 2,920 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,920 by 2043. The structure is 326 ft (99.3 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesKy 1927
CrossesI 75
Location1.9 MI W of JCT Ky 1973
RouteState Highway 1927
Coordinates37.99611, -84.39722
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length326 ft (99.3 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,920 (2023)
Projected traffic2,920 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 km)
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 Ky 1927 over I 75 built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 1927 over I 75 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 Ky 1927 over I 75 carry?

About 2,920 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ky 1927 over I 75?

The structure is 326 ft (99.3 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 1927 over I 75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.