US Bridges

I-75 over David Fk-Elkhorn Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Kentucky · .6 Mi. N. JCT US 60 · Structure no. 034B00150R

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
37,536
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 over David Fk-Elkhorn Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-75 over David Fk-Elkhorn Creek in Fayette County, Kentucky. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 6 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 37,536 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,290 by 2033. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-75
CrossesDavid Fk-Elkhorn Creek
Location.6 Mi. N. JCT US 60
RouteInterstate 75
CountyFayette County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.04778, -84.42389
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,536 (2013)
Projected traffic41,290 by 2033
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-75 over David Fk-Elkhorn Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-75 over David Fk-Elkhorn Creek 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 2021.

How much traffic does I-75 over David Fk-Elkhorn Creek carry?

About 37,536 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I-75 over David Fk-Elkhorn Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 over David Fk-Elkhorn Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.