I-69 over Tradewater River
PoorCaldwell County, Kentucky · Ebl at Hopkins-Caldwell C · Structure no. 017B00033R
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 207 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,532
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-69 over Tradewater River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-69 over Tradewater River in Caldwell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 5,532 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,859 by 2037. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-69 over Tradewater River built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-69 over Tradewater River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.
How much traffic does I-69 over Tradewater River carry?
About 5,532 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is I-69 over Tradewater River?
The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns I-69 over Tradewater River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.