US Bridges

US 27 Ramp C NB over NS (cno & Tp) RR

Fair

Pulaski County, Kentucky · 269 N. of JCT Ky 1247 · Structure no. 100B00118N

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
196 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,019
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 27 Ramp C NB over NS (cno & Tp) RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 27 Ramp C NB over NS (cno & Tp) RR 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 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 20,019 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,019 by 2043. The structure is 196 ft (59.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 27 Ramp C NB
CrossesNS (cno & Tp) RR
Location269 N. of JCT Ky 1247
RouteU.S. Route 27
CountyPulaski County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.00194, -84.60833
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.7 US tons
Inventory rating44.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length196 ft (59.6 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,019 (2023)
Projected traffic20,019 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 27 Ramp C NB over NS (cno & Tp) RR built?

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

What condition is US 27 Ramp C NB over NS (cno & Tp) RR 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 27 Ramp C NB over NS (cno & Tp) RR carry?

About 20,019 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 27 Ramp C NB over NS (cno & Tp) RR?

The structure is 196 ft (59.6 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US 27 Ramp C NB over NS (cno & Tp) RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.