US Bridges

US-27 over CSX Rr-Cr 5011-KENNEDY B

FairPosted for load

Pendleton County, Kentucky · 1.2 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 177 · Structure no. 096B00018N

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
414 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,161
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-27 over CSX Rr-Cr 5011-KENNEDY B is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-27 over CSX Rr-Cr 5011-KENNEDY B in Pendleton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1947, 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 6,161 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,161 by 2042. The structure is 414 ft (126.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-27
CrossesCSX Rr-Cr 5011-KENNEDY B
Location1.2 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 177
RouteU.S. Route 27
CountyPendleton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.77444, -84.35167
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length414 ft (126.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,161 (2022)
Projected traffic6,161 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$1.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-27 over CSX Rr-Cr 5011-KENNEDY B built?

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

What condition is US-27 over CSX Rr-Cr 5011-KENNEDY B 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 CSX Rr-Cr 5011-KENNEDY B carry?

About 6,161 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US-27 over CSX Rr-Cr 5011-KENNEDY B?

The structure is 414 ft (126.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US-27 over CSX Rr-Cr 5011-KENNEDY B?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.