US Bridges

Wilmore Road over US 27 By-Pass

Fair

Jessamine County, Kentucky · 1.2 MI S of JCT US 27 Bus · Structure no. 057B00024N

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
175 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,973
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilmore Road over US 27 By-Pass is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wilmore Road over US 27 By-Pass in Jessamine County, Kentucky. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 11,973 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,973 by 2043. The structure is 175 ft (53.2 m) long and 63 ft wide.

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesWilmore Road
CrossesUS 27 By-Pass
Location1.2 MI S of JCT US 27 Bus
RouteState Highway 29
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 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 rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length175 ft (53.2 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.3 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,973 (2023)
Projected traffic11,973 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Wilmore Road over US 27 By-Pass built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilmore Road over US 27 By-Pass 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 Wilmore Road over US 27 By-Pass carry?

About 11,973 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Wilmore Road over US 27 By-Pass?

The structure is 175 ft (53.2 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.3 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Wilmore Road over US 27 By-Pass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.