US Bridges

US-27 over Dix River

Fair

Lincoln County, Kentucky · 1.2 MI Sou. of Garrard Cl · Structure no. 069B00047N

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
245 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,117
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-27 over Dix River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US-27 over Dix River in Lincoln County, Kentucky. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 5 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 8,117 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,117 by 2041. The structure is 245 ft (74.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-27
CrossesDix River
Location1.2 MI Sou. of Garrard Cl
RouteU.S. Route 27
CountyLincoln County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.57056, -84.61639
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length245 ft (74.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,117 (2021)
Projected traffic8,117 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-27 over Dix River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-27 over Dix River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US-27 over Dix River carry?

About 8,117 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US-27 over Dix River?

The structure is 245 ft (74.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US-27 over Dix River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.