US Bridges

US-27 over Richland Creek

Good

Harrison County, Kentucky · .3 Mi.South Pndltn CO LN · Structure no. 049B00069N

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,412
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-27 over Richland Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-27 over Richland Creek in Harrison County, Kentucky. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,412 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,412 by 2041. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesUS-27
CrossesRichland Creek
Location.3 Mi.South Pndltn CO LN
RouteU.S. Route 27
Coordinates38.56917, -84.29361
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating106.4 US tons
Inventory rating63.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length102 ft (31 m)
Longest span98 ft (30 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,412 (2021)
Projected traffic2,412 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 Richland Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-27 over Richland Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2022.

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

About 2,412 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US-27 over Richland Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (30 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US-27 over Richland Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.