US Bridges

Old US 127 N Loop over Knob Lick Creek

FairPosted for load

Lincoln County, Kentucky · 1.0 MI Sou. of US 127 · Structure no. 069C00100N

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
55 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
461
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old US 127 N Loop over Knob Lick Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Old US 127 N Loop over Knob Lick Creek in Lincoln County, Kentucky. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 461 vehicles a day, projected to reach 461 by 2039. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOld US 127 N Loop
CrossesKnob Lick Creek
Location1.0 MI Sou. of US 127
RouteCounty Highway 1373
CountyLincoln County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.55861, -84.79056
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length55 ft (16.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic461 (2019)
Projected traffic461 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$176,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old US 127 N Loop over Knob Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old US 127 N Loop 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 2024.

How much traffic does Old US 127 N Loop over Knob Lick Creek carry?

About 461 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Old US 127 N Loop over Knob Lick Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Old US 127 N Loop over Knob Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.