US Bridges

US-27 over Old US 27

Fair

Jessamine County, Kentucky · .20 MI N of Garrard Cl · Structure no. 057B00018N

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,858
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-27 over Old US 27 is a concrete culvert carrying US-27 over Old US 27 in Jessamine County, Kentucky. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 20,858 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,858 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 292 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesUS-27
CrossesOld US 27
Location.20 MI N of Garrard Cl
RouteU.S. Route 27
Coordinates37.77028, -84.61417
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating110 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width292 ft (89 m)
Roadway width290 ft (88.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,858 (2023)
Projected traffic20,858 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$75,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-27 over Old US 27 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-27 over Old US 27 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does US-27 over Old US 27 carry?

About 20,858 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US-27 over Old US 27?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 292 ft wide.

Who owns US-27 over Old US 27?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.