US Bridges

I-71 over Ky 1112 & Whites Run Crk

Poor

Carroll County, Kentucky · Sbl 2.4 MI E of KY227 Ntr · Structure no. 021B00036L

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
339 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,812
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-71 over Ky 1112 & Whites Run Crk is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-71 over Ky 1112 & Whites Run Crk in Carroll County, Kentucky. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 17,812 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,087 by 2043. The structure is 339 ft (103.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-71
CrossesKy 1112 & Whites Run Crk
LocationSbl 2.4 MI E of KY227 Ntr
RouteInterstate 71
Coordinates38.655, -85.07806
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length339 ft (103.4 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,812 (2023)
Projected traffic22,087 by 2043
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-71 over Ky 1112 & Whites Run Crk built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-71 over Ky 1112 & Whites Run Crk 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does I-71 over Ky 1112 & Whites Run Crk carry?

About 17,812 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is I-71 over Ky 1112 & Whites Run Crk?

The structure is 339 ft (103.4 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns I-71 over Ky 1112 & Whites Run Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.