US Bridges

US 127 over Benson Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Kentucky · 0.1 MI S of US 421 · Structure no. 037B00092N

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

About this bridge

US 127 over Benson Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 127 over Benson Creek 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 16,004 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,004 by 2041. The structure is 437 ft (133.3 m) long and 91 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 127
CrossesBenson Creek
Location0.1 MI S of US 421
RouteU.S. Route 127
CountyFranklin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.20694, -84.88583
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length437 ft (133.3 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.9 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.8 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 127 over Benson Creek built?

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

What condition is US 127 over Benson Creek 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 Benson Creek carry?

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

How long is US 127 over Benson Creek?

The structure is 437 ft (133.3 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns US 127 over Benson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.