US Bridges

US 27 Nbl over NS (cno & Tp )rr

Fair

Pulaski County, Kentucky · .132 Mi. S. of Jt Ky 1247 · Structure no. 100B00119R

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
239 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,938
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 27 Nbl over NS (cno & Tp )rr is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 27 Nbl 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 6,938 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,938 by 2043. The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 27 Nbl
CrossesNS (cno & Tp )rr
Location.132 Mi. S. of Jt Ky 1247
RouteU.S. Route 27
CountyPulaski County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.14639, -84.63111
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length239 ft (72.8 m)
Longest span154 ft (46.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,938 (2023)
Projected traffic6,938 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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 Nbl over NS (cno & Tp )rr built?

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

What condition is US 27 Nbl 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does US 27 Nbl over NS (cno & Tp )rr carry?

About 6,938 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 27 Nbl over NS (cno & Tp )rr?

The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 27 Nbl over NS (cno & Tp )rr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.