US Bridges

US-27 over C.S.X. Railroad

Good

Pendleton County, Kentucky · 0.65 MI S. of JCT Ky 330 · Structure no. 096B00040N

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
203 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,113
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-27 over C.S.X. Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US-27 over C.S.X. Railroad in Pendleton County, Kentucky. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,113 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,113 by 2043. The structure is 203 ft (62 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesUS-27
CrossesC.S.X. Railroad
Location0.65 MI S. of JCT Ky 330
RouteU.S. Route 27
Coordinates38.67306, -84.33778
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length203 ft (62 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.5 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,113 (2023)
Projected traffic7,113 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-27 over C.S.X. Railroad built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-27 over C.S.X. Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2022.

How much traffic does US-27 over C.S.X. Railroad carry?

About 7,113 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US-27 over C.S.X. Railroad?

The structure is 203 ft (62 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.5 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns US-27 over C.S.X. Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.