US 127 over Elkhorn Creek
FairFranklin County, Kentucky · 0.9 MI S of Ky 2919 · Structure no. 037B00099N
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 497 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,446
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 127 over Elkhorn Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 127 over Elkhorn Creek in Franklin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 3,446 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,446 by 2041. The structure is 497 ft (151.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 127 over Elkhorn Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 127 over Elkhorn 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does US 127 over Elkhorn Creek carry?
About 3,446 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is US 127 over Elkhorn Creek?
The structure is 497 ft (151.4 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US 127 over Elkhorn Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.