US-27 over Kentucky River & CO
FairPosted for loadGarrard County, Kentucky · On Jessamine - Garrard Cl · Structure no. 040B00028R
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,098 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,429
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-27 over Kentucky River & CO is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying US-27 over Kentucky River & CO in Garrard County, Kentucky. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10,429 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,429 by 2043. The structure is 1,098 ft (334.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-27 over Kentucky River & CO built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-27 over Kentucky River & CO 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-27 over Kentucky River & CO carry?
About 10,429 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US-27 over Kentucky River & CO?
The structure is 1,098 ft (334.7 m) long with a longest span of 330 ft (100.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US-27 over Kentucky River & CO?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.