US Bridges

Ky 27 over S Fork Licking Riv & CSX

Good

Harrison County, Kentucky · .1MI W of JCT US 27 · Structure no. 049B00074N

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
903 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,354
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 27 over S Fork Licking Riv & CSX is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 27 over S Fork Licking Riv & CSX in Harrison County, Kentucky. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 3,354 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,354 by 2043. The structure is 903 ft (275.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 27
CrossesS Fork Licking Riv & CSX
Location.1MI W of JCT US 27
RouteU.S. Route 27
CountyHarrison County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.39972, -84.29694
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length903 ft (275.2 m)
Longest span265 ft (80.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,354 (2023)
Projected traffic3,354 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 27 over S Fork Licking Riv & CSX built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 27 over S Fork Licking Riv & CSX 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 Ky 27 over S Fork Licking Riv & CSX carry?

About 3,354 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Ky 27 over S Fork Licking Riv & CSX?

The structure is 903 ft (275.2 m) long with a longest span of 265 ft (80.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 27 over S Fork Licking Riv & CSX?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.