US Bridges

Market ST (hwy 91) over I-69

Fair

Caldwell County, Kentucky · .2 MI NE of JCT US 62 · Structure no. 017B00037N

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
318 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,353
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Market ST (hwy 91) over I-69 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Market ST (hwy 91) over I-69 in Caldwell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 5 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 10,353 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,353 by 2043. The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesMarket ST (hwy 91)
CrossesI-69
Location.2 MI NE of JCT US 62
RouteState Highway 91
CountyCaldwell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.12278, -87.89306
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length318 ft (96.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,353 (2023)
Projected traffic10,353 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Market ST (hwy 91) over I-69 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Market ST (hwy 91) over I-69 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Market ST (hwy 91) over I-69 carry?

About 10,353 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Market ST (hwy 91) over I-69?

The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Market ST (hwy 91) over I-69?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.