US Bridges

SB 75 Non-Cardinal over Relocated Kearney Road

Poor

Fayette County, Kentucky · Sbl .25MI N-Nw I64 Ntrch · Structure no. 034B00078L

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30,366
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB 75 Non-Cardinal over Relocated Kearney Road is a concrete tee beam carrying SB 75 Non-Cardinal over Relocated Kearney Road 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.

It carries about 30,366 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,402 by 2043. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSB 75 Non-Cardinal
CrossesRelocated Kearney Road
LocationSbl .25MI N-Nw I64 Ntrch
RouteInterstate 75
Coordinates38.12, -84.52722
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,366 (2023)
Projected traffic33,402 by 2043
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$825,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SB 75 Non-Cardinal over Relocated Kearney Road built?

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

What condition is SB 75 Non-Cardinal over Relocated Kearney Road 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 SB 75 Non-Cardinal over Relocated Kearney Road carry?

About 30,366 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SB 75 Non-Cardinal over Relocated Kearney Road?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SB 75 Non-Cardinal over Relocated Kearney Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.