US Bridges

US 127 over Rjc RR Benson Valley RD

Fair

Franklin County, Kentucky · 0.35 MI S of Ky 1211 · Structure no. 037B00091N

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
340 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,004
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 127 over Rjc RR Benson Valley RD is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 127 over Rjc RR Benson Valley RD 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 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 16,004 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,004 by 2041. The structure is 340 ft (103.5 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 127
CrossesRjc RR Benson Valley RD
Location0.35 MI S of Ky 1211
RouteU.S. Route 127
CountyFranklin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.20861, -84.89
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length340 ft (103.5 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.3 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,004 (2021)
Projected traffic16,004 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 Rjc RR Benson Valley RD built?

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

What condition is US 127 over Rjc RR Benson Valley RD 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 Rjc RR Benson Valley RD carry?

About 16,004 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 127 over Rjc RR Benson Valley RD?

The structure is 340 ft (103.5 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns US 127 over Rjc RR Benson Valley RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.