US Bridges

US 127 NB over Kentucky River

Fair

Franklin County, Kentucky · 0.2 MI N of Ky 1211 · Structure no. 037B00093R

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
765 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,224
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 127 NB over Kentucky River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 127 NB over Kentucky River 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 8,224 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,224 by 2043. The structure is 765 ft (233.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 127 NB
CrossesKentucky River
Location0.2 MI N of Ky 1211
RouteU.S. Route 127
CountyFranklin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.20333, -84.88083
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length765 ft (233.3 m)
Longest span290 ft (88.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,224 (2023)
Projected traffic8,224 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 127 NB over Kentucky River built?

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

What condition is US 127 NB over Kentucky River 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 NB over Kentucky River carry?

About 8,224 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 127 NB over Kentucky River?

The structure is 765 ft (233.3 m) long with a longest span of 290 ft (88.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 127 NB over Kentucky River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.