US Bridges

S 75 Nc over Newtown Road(ky 922)

Fair

Fayette County, Kentucky · Sbl 2.3 MI W US27-68 Ntrc · Structure no. 034B00089L

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
224 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
46,466
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 75 Nc over Newtown Road(ky 922) is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying S 75 Nc over Newtown Road(ky 922) 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 46,466 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,113 by 2043. The structure is 224 ft (68.2 m) long and 65 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesS 75 Nc
CrossesNewtown Road(ky 922)
LocationSbl 2.3 MI W US27-68 Ntrc
RouteInterstate 75
CountyFayette County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.09944, -84.48556
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.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.3 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length224 ft (68.2 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,466 (2023)
Projected traffic51,113 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S 75 Nc over Newtown Road(ky 922) built?

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

What condition is S 75 Nc over Newtown Road(ky 922) 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 S 75 Nc over Newtown Road(ky 922) carry?

About 46,466 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is S 75 Nc over Newtown Road(ky 922)?

The structure is 224 ft (68.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns S 75 Nc over Newtown Road(ky 922)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.