US-27 over S Fk Licking River
FairPendleton County, Kentucky · .10 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 330 · Structure no. 096B00002N
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 445 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,113
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-27 over S Fk Licking River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-27 over S Fk Licking River in Pendleton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older 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 7,113 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,113 by 2043. The structure is 445 ft (135.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-27 over S Fk Licking River built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-27 over S Fk Licking River 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does US-27 over S Fk Licking River carry?
About 7,113 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US-27 over S Fk Licking River?
The structure is 445 ft (135.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns US-27 over S Fk Licking River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.