US Bridges

US-127 over Eagle Creek

Good

Owen County, Kentucky · On Gallatin - Owen CO Lne · Structure no. 094B00035N

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
428 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,475
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-127 over Eagle Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US-127 over Eagle Creek in Owen County, Kentucky. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 1,475 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,475 by 2041. The structure is 428 ft (130.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS-127
CrossesEagle Creek
LocationOn Gallatin - Owen CO Lne
RouteU.S. Route 127
Coordinates38.70611, -84.82528
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating85.6 US tons
Inventory rating51.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length428 ft (130.5 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,475 (2021)
Projected traffic1,475 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 US-127 over Eagle Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-127 over Eagle Creek 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does US-127 over Eagle Creek carry?

About 1,475 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US-127 over Eagle Creek?

The structure is 428 ft (130.5 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US-127 over Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.