US-127 over Severn Creek
FairOwen County, Kentucky · .5 Mi. N. JCT Ky 845 · Structure no. 094B00041N
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 765 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,935
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-127 over Severn Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-127 over Severn Creek in Owen County, Kentucky. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 2,935 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,935 by 2039. The structure is 765 ft (233.2 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-127 over Severn Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-127 over Severn 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 April 2021.
How much traffic does US-127 over Severn Creek carry?
About 2,935 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US-127 over Severn Creek?
The structure is 765 ft (233.2 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns US-127 over Severn Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.