US Bridges

US-27 over Neals Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, Kentucky · .85 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 698 · Structure no. 069B00049N

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,322
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-27 over Neals Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-27 over Neals Creek in Lincoln County, Kentucky. It was built in 1958, 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.

It carries about 7,322 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,322 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

CarriesUS-27
CrossesNeals Creek
Location.85 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 698
RouteU.S. Route 27
Coordinates37.49583, -84.64944
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,322 (2023)
Projected traffic7,322 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 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 Neals Creek built?

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

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

About 7,322 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US-27 over Neals Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns US-27 over Neals Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.