US Bridges

US-27 over CSX Railroad

Good

Harrison County, Kentucky · .5 MI N of JCT US-62 · Structure no. 049B00072N

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
883 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
2,986
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-27 over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-27 over CSX Railroad in Harrison County, Kentucky. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 2,986 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,986 by 2041. The structure is 883 ft (269.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-27
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location.5 MI N of JCT US-62
RouteU.S. Route 27
Coordinates38.39639, -84.29528
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length883 ft (269.1 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,986 (2021)
Projected traffic2,986 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-27 over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-27 over CSX Railroad 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 2024.

How much traffic does US-27 over CSX Railroad carry?

About 2,986 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US-27 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 883 ft (269.1 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US-27 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.