US Bridges

KY-627 over Kentucky River & Ky 418

Fair

Madison County, Kentucky · On Madison-Clark CO Line · Structure no. 076B00090N

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,164 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,729
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-627 over Kentucky River & Ky 418 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-627 over Kentucky River & Ky 418 in Madison County, Kentucky. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 7,729 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,729 by 2041. The structure is 1,164 ft (354.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-627
CrossesKentucky River & Ky 418
LocationOn Madison-Clark CO Line
RouteState Highway 627
CountyMadison County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.905, -84.26917
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,164 ft (354.7 m)
Longest span336 ft (102.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,729 (2021)
Projected traffic7,729 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$6.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-627 over Kentucky River & Ky 418 built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-627 over Kentucky River & Ky 418 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 KY-627 over Kentucky River & Ky 418 carry?

About 7,729 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is KY-627 over Kentucky River & Ky 418?

The structure is 1,164 ft (354.7 m) long with a longest span of 336 ft (102.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns KY-627 over Kentucky River & Ky 418?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.