US Bridges

Lewistown Church R over I-69

FairPosted for load

Caldwell County, Kentucky · 1 MI N of JCT US 62 · Structure no. 017B00060N

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
208 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
73
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lewistown Church R over I-69 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Lewistown Church R over I-69 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 73 vehicles a day, projected to reach 73 by 2039. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesLewistown Church R
CrossesI-69
Location1 MI N of JCT US 62
RouteCounty Highway 1011
CountyCaldwell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.1475, -87.79917
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic73 (2019)
Projected traffic73 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 Lewistown Church R over I-69 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lewistown Church R 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 Lewistown Church R over I-69 carry?

About 73 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Lewistown Church R over I-69?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Lewistown Church R over I-69?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.