US-127 over Knob Lick Creek
FairLincoln County, Kentucky · 0.3 MI So Boyle CO LN · Structure no. 069B00082N
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 303 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,982
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-127 over Knob Lick Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-127 over Knob Lick Creek 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 9,982 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,982 by 2042. The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-127 over Knob Lick Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-127 over Knob Lick 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does US-127 over Knob Lick Creek carry?
About 9,982 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US-127 over Knob Lick Creek?
The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US-127 over Knob Lick Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.