US Bridges

KY-2613 over I-69

PoorPosted for load

Caldwell County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI NE of JCT US 62 · Structure no. 017B00061N

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
174 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2613 over I-69 is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-2613 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2042. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKY-2613
CrossesI-69
Location1.5 MI NE of JCT US 62
RouteState Highway 2613
CountyCaldwell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.15528, -87.77806
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2022)
Projected traffic55 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 KY-2613 over I-69 built?

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

What condition is KY-2613 over I-69 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 KY-2613 over I-69 carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-2613 over I-69?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns KY-2613 over I-69?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.