US Bridges

US 127 over Ky 3505 (devils Hollow)

Fair

Franklin County, Kentucky · 1.0 MI N of US 60 · Structure no. 037B00090N

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,325
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 127 over Ky 3505 (devils Hollow) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US 127 over Ky 3505 (devils Hollow) in Franklin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 14,325 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,325 by 2043. The structure is 69 ft (20.9 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 127
CrossesKy 3505 (devils Hollow)
Location1.0 MI N of US 60
RouteU.S. Route 127
CountyFranklin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.195, -84.89472
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 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 rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (20.9 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.3 m)
Deck width92 ft (27.9 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,325 (2023)
Projected traffic14,325 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Ky 3505 (devils Hollow) built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 127 over Ky 3505 (devils Hollow) 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 Ky 3505 (devils Hollow) carry?

About 14,325 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 127 over Ky 3505 (devils Hollow)?

The structure is 69 ft (20.9 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.3 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns US 127 over Ky 3505 (devils Hollow)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.