US Bridges

US-27 over Town Fork

Good

Jessamine County, Kentucky · 5.5 Mi. N. Garrard CO Lne · Structure no. 057B00026R

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
117 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,542
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-27 over Town Fork is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-27 over Town Fork in Jessamine County, Kentucky. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 11,542 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,542 by 2043. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS-27
CrossesTown Fork
Location5.5 Mi. N. Garrard CO Lne
RouteU.S. Route 27
Coordinates37.84694, -84.58556
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating79.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,542 (2023)
Projected traffic11,542 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-27 over Town Fork built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-27 over Town Fork 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does US-27 over Town Fork carry?

About 11,542 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is US-27 over Town Fork?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US-27 over Town Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.