US Bridges

US-27 over So.Fk. Licking River

FairPosted for load

Pendleton County, Kentucky · .25 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 177 · Structure no. 096B00021N

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
606 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,161
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-27 over So.Fk. Licking River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying US-27 over So.Fk. Licking River in Pendleton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 5 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 606 ft (184.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-27
CrossesSo.Fk. Licking River
Location.25 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 177
RouteU.S. Route 27
CountyPendleton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.78972, -84.35111
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length606 ft (184.7 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 closed14.9 mi (24 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 So.Fk. Licking River built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-27 over So.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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US-27 over So.Fk. Licking River carry?

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

How long is US-27 over So.Fk. Licking River?

The structure is 606 ft (184.7 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US-27 over So.Fk. Licking River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.