US-127 over I-71

Fair

Gallatin County, Kentucky · 2.5 MI N of Owen Co.Ln. · Structure no. 039B00007N

Built: 1967; 58 years old
Condition: Fair; inspected July 2023
Type: Tee Beam; Concrete Continuous
Length: 222 ft; 4 main spans
Daily traffic: 3,919; 2022 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-127 over I-71 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US-127 over I-71 in Gallatin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 3,919 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,919 by 2042. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesUS-127

CrossesI-71

Location2.5 MI N of Owen Co.Ln.

RouteU.S. Route 127

CountyGallatin County

StateKentucky

Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Deck	5 Fair	All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure	5 Fair	All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure	5 Fair	All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.

Last inspectionJuly 2023

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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is

Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Operating rating58.3 US tons

Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam

MaterialConcrete Continuous

DeckConcrete, cast-in-place

Main spans4

Design loadH 20

Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)

Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)

Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)

Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,919 (2022)

Projected traffic3,919 by 2042

Trucks10%

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesHighway

Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)

TollOn a free road

National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency

Maintained byState Highway Agency

Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation

Work proposedNone recorded

Estimated improvement cost—

NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-127 over I-71 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-127 over I-71 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 2023.

How much traffic does US-127 over I-71 carry?

About 3,919 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US-127 over I-71?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US-127 over I-71?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.