US Bridges

US-27 over Sycamore Creek

Fair

Harrison County, Kentucky · 2.6 Mi. Frm N.Cl Cynthana · Structure no. 049B00065N

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,986
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-27 over Sycamore Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-27 over Sycamore Creek in Harrison County, Kentucky. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 3,986 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,986 by 2042. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUS-27
CrossesSycamore Creek
Location2.6 Mi. Frm N.Cl Cynthana
RouteU.S. Route 27
Coordinates38.43278, -84.28472
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 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 closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-27 over Sycamore Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

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

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

How long is US-27 over Sycamore Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US-27 over Sycamore Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.