US Bridges

Richmond Road over I-75

PoorPosted for load

Fayette County, Kentucky · .1 MI W of JCT Ky 1973 · Structure no. 034B00008N

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
320 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,274
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Richmond Road over I-75 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Richmond Road over I-75 in Fayette 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 4,274 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,274 by 2041. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesRichmond Road
CrossesI-75
Location.1 MI W of JCT Ky 1973
RouteU.S. Route 25
CountyFayette County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.92472, -84.37111
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,274 (2021)
Projected traffic4,274 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Richmond Road over I-75 built?

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

What condition is Richmond Road over I-75 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Richmond Road over I-75 carry?

About 4,274 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Richmond Road over I-75?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Richmond Road over I-75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.