US Bridges

Athens Walnut Hill over I 75

FairPosted for load

Fayette County, Kentucky · 1 MI W of JCT Ky 1973 · Structure no. 034B00081N

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
284 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
259
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Athens Walnut Hill over I 75 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Athens Walnut Hill 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 259 vehicles a day, projected to reach 259 by 2031. The structure is 284 ft (86.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAthens Walnut Hill
CrossesI 75
Location1 MI W of JCT Ky 1973
RouteCounty Highway 1133
CountyFayette County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.95028, -84.38611
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length284 ft (86.5 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic259 (2011)
Projected traffic259 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Athens Walnut Hill over I 75 built?

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

What condition is Athens Walnut Hill 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 Athens Walnut Hill over I 75 carry?

About 259 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Athens Walnut Hill over I 75?

The structure is 284 ft (86.5 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Athens Walnut Hill over I 75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.