US Bridges

US-27 over Indian Creek

Fair

Harrison County, Kentucky · 1.1 MI NE JCT US 62 · Structure no. 049B00068N

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
314 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,907
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-27 over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-27 over Indian Creek in Harrison County, Kentucky. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 4,907 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,907 by 2042. The structure is 314 ft (95.6 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUS-27
CrossesIndian Creek
Location1.1 MI NE JCT US 62
RouteU.S. Route 27
Coordinates38.40611, -84.29
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 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating66.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length314 ft (95.6 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.6 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,907 (2022)
Projected traffic4,907 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 Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-27 over Indian 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 2022.

How much traffic does US-27 over Indian Creek carry?

About 4,907 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US-27 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 314 ft (95.6 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.6 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns US-27 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.