US Bridges

US-27 W over Grays Run Creek

Good

Harrison County, Kentucky · 2.2 Miles West of US-27 · Structure no. 049B00076N

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
326 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,196
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-27 W over Grays Run Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-27 W over Grays Run Creek 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 4,196 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,196 by 2042. The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS-27 W
CrossesGrays Run Creek
Location2.2 Miles West of US-27
RouteU.S. Route 27
Coordinates38.38444, -84.32444
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length326 ft (99.4 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,196 (2022)
Projected traffic4,196 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 W over Grays Run Creek built?

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

What condition is US-27 W over Grays Run 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 W over Grays Run Creek carry?

About 4,196 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US-27 W over Grays Run Creek?

The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US-27 W over Grays Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.