US Bridges

Richmond Road over I-75

Fair

Fayette County, Kentucky · 2.25 MI S of JCT Ky 1973 · Structure no. 034B00009N

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
289 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 concrete continuous tee beam 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 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 4,274 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,274 by 2041. The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesRichmond Road
CrossesI-75
Location2.25 MI S of JCT Ky 1973
RouteU.S. Route 25
CountyFayette County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.89194, -84.35056
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionMay 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length289 ft (88.1 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 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 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 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 289 ft (88.1 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Richmond Road over I-75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.