US Bridges

US-27 over Curry Creek

FairPosted for load

Harrison County, Kentucky · 2 MI S of JCT Ky 1032 · Structure no. 049B00006N

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,475
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-27 over Curry Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US-27 over Curry Creek in Harrison County, Kentucky. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,475 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,475 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-27
CrossesCurry Creek
Location2 MI S of JCT Ky 1032
RouteU.S. Route 27
CountyHarrison County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.49139, -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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,475 (2023)
Projected traffic3,475 by 2043
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$152,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-27 over Curry Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-27 over Curry 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 Curry Creek carry?

About 3,475 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US-27 over Curry Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns US-27 over Curry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.