US Bridges

US-27 over S Fk Licking River

Fair

Harrison County, Kentucky · .1 MI S of N-Jct Ky 32 · Structure no. 049B00021N

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
265 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
12,384
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-27 over S Fk Licking River is a concrete tee beam carrying US-27 over S Fk Licking River in Harrison County, Kentucky. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 12,384 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,384 by 2043. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-27
CrossesS Fk Licking River
Location.1 MI S of N-Jct Ky 32
RouteU.S. Route 27
CountyHarrison County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.3875, -84.29861
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,384 (2023)
Projected traffic12,384 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-27 over S Fk Licking River built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-27 over S Fk Licking River 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 S Fk Licking River carry?

About 12,384 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US-27 over S Fk Licking River?

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US-27 over S Fk Licking River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.