US Bridges

US-27 over Two Lick Creek

FairPosted for load

Harrison County, Kentucky · 4 MI N of N-Jct US 62 · Structure no. 049B00005N

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,986
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-27 over Two Lick Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US-27 over Two Lick Creek in Harrison County, Kentucky. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 3,986 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,986 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesUS-27
CrossesTwo Lick Creek
Location4 MI N of N-Jct US 62
RouteU.S. Route 27
Coordinates38.45111, -84.28417
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,986 (2022)
Projected traffic3,986 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$147,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-27 over Two Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-27 over Two Lick 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US-27 over Two Lick Creek carry?

About 3,986 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US-27 over Two Lick Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns US-27 over Two Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.