US Bridges

Ky 90 over US 27 & Ky 1247

Good

Pulaski County, Kentucky · @ JCT Ky 90 & US 27 · Structure no. 100B00115N

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
328 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,765
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 90 over US 27 & Ky 1247 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 90 over US 27 & Ky 1247 in Pulaski County, Kentucky. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 14,765 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,765 by 2043. The structure is 328 ft (99.9 m) long and 97 ft wide.

CarriesKy 90
CrossesUS 27 & Ky 1247
Location@ JCT Ky 90 & US 27
RouteState Highway 90
Coordinates37.00056, -84.60972
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length328 ft (99.9 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.6 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,765 (2023)
Projected traffic14,765 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 90 over US 27 & Ky 1247 built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 90 over US 27 & Ky 1247 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Ky 90 over US 27 & Ky 1247 carry?

About 14,765 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ky 90 over US 27 & Ky 1247?

The structure is 328 ft (99.9 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 90 over US 27 & Ky 1247?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.