US Bridges

US-27 over St. Asaph Creek

FairPosted for load

Lincoln County, Kentucky · .10 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 78 · Structure no. 069B00057N

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,437
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-27 over St. Asaph Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-27 over St. Asaph Creek in Lincoln County, Kentucky. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10,437 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,437 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesUS-27
CrossesSt. Asaph Creek
Location.10 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 78
RouteU.S. Route 27
Coordinates37.52944, -84.65306
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width109 ft (33.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,437 (2022)
Projected traffic10,437 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 St. Asaph Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-27 over St. Asaph 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 St. Asaph Creek carry?

About 10,437 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US-27 over St. Asaph Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.

Who owns US-27 over St. Asaph Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.