I-71 over Big South Fork Creek
GoodGallatin County, Kentucky · .60 MI S.W. of Boone Cl · Structure no. 039B00028N
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2021
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 37,745
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-71 over Big South Fork Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-71 over Big South Fork Creek 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 37,745 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,803 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 470 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-71 over Big South Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-71 over Big South Fork Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2021.
How much traffic does I-71 over Big South Fork Creek carry?
About 37,745 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.
How long is I-71 over Big South Fork Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 470 ft wide.
Who owns I-71 over Big South Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.