US Bridges

US-27 over Logan Creek

FairPosted for load

Lincoln County, Kentucky · .20 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 698 · Structure no. 069B00048N

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,099
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-27 over Logan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-27 over Logan Creek in Lincoln County, Kentucky. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 67 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 13,099 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,099 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesUS-27
CrossesLogan Creek
Location.20 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 698
RouteU.S. Route 27
Coordinates37.50972, -84.65639
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.4 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,099 (2023)
Projected traffic13,099 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-27 over Logan Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is US-27 over Logan Creek 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 Logan Creek carry?

About 13,099 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US-27 over Logan Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns US-27 over Logan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.