US Bridges

127 Bypass South R over Southern RR

Good

Mercer County, Kentucky · 0.7 MI S JCT W/Ky 152 · Structure no. 084B00041L

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
223 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,783
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

127 Bypass South R over Southern RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 127 Bypass South R over Southern RR in Mercer County, Kentucky. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,783 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,783 by 2042. The structure is 223 ft (68.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Carries127 Bypass South R
CrossesSouthern RR
Location0.7 MI S JCT W/Ky 152
RouteU.S. Route 127
Coordinates37.75056, -84.82417
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length223 ft (68.1 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,783 (2022)
Projected traffic4,783 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 127 Bypass South R over Southern RR built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is 127 Bypass South R over Southern RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2022.

How much traffic does 127 Bypass South R over Southern RR carry?

About 4,783 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is 127 Bypass South R over Southern RR?

The structure is 223 ft (68.1 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns 127 Bypass South R over Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.