US Bridges

US 127 over Removed Railroad

Fair

Franklin County, Kentucky · 0.2 MI S of Holmes ST · Structure no. 037B00089N

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,665
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 127 over Removed Railroad is a steel culvert carrying US 127 over Removed Railroad in Franklin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 13,665 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,665 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 137 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 127
CrossesRemoved Railroad
Location0.2 MI S of Holmes ST
RouteU.S. Route 127
CountyFranklin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.21694, -84.85583
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width137 ft (41.8 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,665 (2022)
Projected traffic13,665 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Removed Railroad built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 127 over Removed Railroad 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 127 over Removed Railroad carry?

About 13,665 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 127 over Removed Railroad?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 137 ft wide.

Who owns US 127 over Removed Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.