US Bridges

US-27 W over KY-36

Good

Harrison County, Kentucky · .9 Miles West of US-27 · Structure no. 049B00075N

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
224 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,373
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-27 W over KY-36 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-27 W over KY-36 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 3,373 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,373 by 2042. The structure is 224 ft (68.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-27 W
CrossesKY-36
Location.9 Miles West of US-27
RouteU.S. Route 27
Coordinates38.39917, -84.31056
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.5 US tons
Inventory rating47.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length224 ft (68.2 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,373 (2022)
Projected traffic3,373 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 W over KY-36 built?

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

What condition is US-27 W over KY-36 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 W over KY-36 carry?

About 3,373 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US-27 W over KY-36?

The structure is 224 ft (68.2 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US-27 W over KY-36?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.