US 127/US 421 over US 127
FairFranklin County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI N of US 460 · Structure no. 037B00067N
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 202 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,665
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 127/US 421 over US 127 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 127/US 421 over US 127 in Franklin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 5 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 13,665 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,665 by 2042. The structure is 202 ft (61.5 m) long and 87 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 127/US 421 over US 127 built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 127/US 421 over US 127 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does US 127/US 421 over US 127 carry?
About 13,665 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US 127/US 421 over US 127?
The structure is 202 ft (61.5 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.
Who owns US 127/US 421 over US 127?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.