US Bridges

KY-927 over NS (cno&tp) System

FairPosted for load

McCreary County, Kentucky · .05 MI West of JCT US 27 · Structure no. 074B00022N

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
537
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-927 over NS (cno&tp) System is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-927 over NS (cno&tp) System in McCreary County, Kentucky. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 537 vehicles a day, projected to reach 537 by 2043. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-927
CrossesNS (cno&tp) System
Location.05 MI West of JCT US 27
RouteState Highway 927
CountyMcCreary County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.83444, -84.48556
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic537 (2023)
Projected traffic537 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed100 mi (161 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 KY-927 over NS (cno&tp) System built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-927 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 2024.

How much traffic does KY-927 over NS (cno&tp) System carry?

About 537 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-927 over NS (cno&tp) System?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-927 over NS (cno&tp) System?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.