US Bridges

US-27 over Harris Creek @boston

Fair

Pendleton County, Kentucky · 2.0 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 177 · Structure no. 096B00019N

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,161
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-27 over Harris Creek @boston is a concrete culvert carrying US-27 over Harris Creek @boston in Pendleton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 6,161 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,161 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesUS-27
CrossesHarris Creek @boston
Location2.0 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 177
RouteU.S. Route 27
Coordinates38.75972, -84.35278
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating109.1 US tons
Inventory rating65.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-27 over Harris Creek @boston built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-27 over Harris Creek @boston 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 Harris Creek @boston carry?

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

How long is US-27 over Harris Creek @boston?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns US-27 over Harris Creek @boston?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.