US Bridges

KY-562 over I-71 @ 66.273

FairPosted for load

Gallatin County, Kentucky · .1 MI NW of JCT Ky 16 · Structure no. 039B00017N

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
293 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
333
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-562 over I-71 @ 66.273 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying KY-562 over I-71 @ 66.273 in Gallatin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 333 vehicles a day, projected to reach 333 by 2042. The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-562
CrossesI-71 @ 66.273
Location.1 MI NW of JCT Ky 16
RouteState Highway 562
CountyGallatin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.77833, -84.76667
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length293 ft (89.3 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic333 (2022)
Projected traffic333 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-562 over I-71 @ 66.273 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-562 over I-71 @ 66.273 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does KY-562 over I-71 @ 66.273 carry?

About 333 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-562 over I-71 @ 66.273?

The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns KY-562 over I-71 @ 66.273?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.