US Bridges

NB 75 over Relocated Kearney Road

Fair

Fayette County, Kentucky · Nbl .25MI N-Nw I64 Ntrch · Structure no. 034B00078R

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30,366
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NB 75 over Relocated Kearney Road is a concrete tee beam carrying NB 75 over Relocated Kearney Road in Fayette County, Kentucky. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 30,366 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,402 by 2043. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNB 75
CrossesRelocated Kearney Road
LocationNbl .25MI N-Nw I64 Ntrch
RouteInterstate 75
CountyFayette County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.12028, -84.52694
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating40.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,366 (2023)
Projected traffic33,402 by 2043
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure3
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 NB 75 over Relocated Kearney Road built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is NB 75 over Relocated Kearney Road 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 NB 75 over Relocated Kearney Road carry?

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

How long is NB 75 over Relocated Kearney Road?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns NB 75 over Relocated Kearney Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.