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KY-527 over Pottinger Creek

Fair

Marion County, Kentucky · 2.2 MI N of JCT Ky 52 · Structure no. 078B00071N

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,780
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-527 over Pottinger Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-527 over Pottinger Creek in Marion County, Kentucky. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 1,780 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,780 by 2043. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-527
CrossesPottinger Creek
Location2.2 MI N of JCT Ky 52
RouteState Highway 527
CountyMarion County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.65417, -85.4425
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,780 (2023)
Projected traffic1,780 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 KY-527 over Pottinger Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-527 over Pottinger 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does KY-527 over Pottinger Creek carry?

About 1,780 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is KY-527 over Pottinger Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns KY-527 over Pottinger Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.