US Bridges

US-127 over Cedar Creek

Good

Owen County, Kentucky · .3 Mi. S JCT Ky 355 · Structure no. 094B00040N

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
464 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,614
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-127 over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-127 over Cedar Creek in Owen County, Kentucky. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 3,614 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,614 by 2043. The structure is 464 ft (141.4 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-127
CrossesCedar Creek
Location.3 Mi. S JCT Ky 355
RouteU.S. Route 127
Coordinates38.41833, -84.86361
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length464 ft (141.4 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,614 (2023)
Projected traffic3,614 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-127 over Cedar 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 2023.

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

About 3,614 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US-127 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 464 ft (141.4 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US-127 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.