US Bridges

US-127 over NS (cno&tp System)

Fair

Lincoln County, Kentucky · 1.7 MI S. of JCT Ky 1194 · Structure no. 069B00078N

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
202 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,219
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-127 over NS (cno&tp System) is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-127 over NS (cno&tp System) in Lincoln County, Kentucky. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 6,219 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,219 by 2042. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-127
CrossesNS (cno&tp System)
Location1.7 MI S. of JCT Ky 1194
RouteU.S. Route 127
CountyLincoln County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.49556, -84.81056
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,219 (2022)
Projected traffic6,219 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-127 over NS (cno&tp System) built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-127 over NS (cno&tp System) 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US-127 over NS (cno&tp System) carry?

About 6,219 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US-127 over NS (cno&tp System)?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US-127 over NS (cno&tp System)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.