US Bridges

US-27 over NS (cno&tp) System

Fair

Jessamine County, Kentucky · US 27 By-Pass Ovr Cno RR · Structure no. 057B00025R

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
198 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,616
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-27 over NS (cno&tp) System is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-27 over NS (cno&tp) System 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 15,616 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,616 by 2043. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-27
CrossesNS (cno&tp) System
LocationUS 27 By-Pass Ovr Cno RR
RouteU.S. Route 27
CountyJessamine County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.90333, -84.56917
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,616 (2023)
Projected traffic15,616 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 over NS (cno&tp) System built?

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

What condition is US-27 over NS (cno&tp) System 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 NS (cno&tp) System carry?

About 15,616 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is US-27 over NS (cno&tp) System?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US-27 over NS (cno&tp) System?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.