US Bridges

US-27 over Blanket Creek Nr Four Oa

FairPosted for load

Pendleton County, Kentucky · 1 MI So.Of JCT Ky 1053 · Structure no. 096B00008N

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
133 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,908
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-27 over Blanket Creek Nr Four Oa is a concrete tee beam carrying US-27 over Blanket Creek Nr Four Oa in Pendleton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 78 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,908 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,908 by 2043. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-27
CrossesBlanket Creek Nr Four Oa
Location1 MI So.Of JCT Ky 1053
RouteU.S. Route 27
CountyPendleton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.63222, -84.31639
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length133 ft (40.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,908 (2023)
Projected traffic3,908 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$554,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-27 over Blanket Creek Nr Four Oa built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is US-27 over Blanket Creek Nr Four Oa 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 Blanket Creek Nr Four Oa carry?

About 3,908 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US-27 over Blanket Creek Nr Four Oa?

The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US-27 over Blanket Creek Nr Four Oa?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.