US Bridges

US 127 over I-64

Fair

Franklin County, Kentucky · 0.7 MI N of Ky 420 · Structure no. 037B00096N

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
277 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,037
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 127 over I-64 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 127 over I-64 in Franklin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 19,037 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,037 by 2041. The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long and 111 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 127
CrossesI-64
Location0.7 MI N of Ky 420
RouteU.S. Route 127
CountyFranklin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.15833, -84.89361
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 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating110 US tons
Inventory rating69.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length277 ft (84.4 m)
Longest span92 ft (27.9 m)
Deck width111 ft (33.9 m)
Roadway width108 ft (32.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,037 (2021)
Projected traffic19,037 by 2041
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 I-64 built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 127 over I-64 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 2022.

How much traffic does US 127 over I-64 carry?

About 19,037 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is US 127 over I-64?

The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (27.9 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.

Who owns US 127 over I-64?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.