US Bridges

KY-1994 over I-75 NB & SB @ 161.97

Good

Grant County, Kentucky · M.P. 161.97 I-75 · Structure no. 041B00050N

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
262 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
634
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1994 over I-75 NB & SB @ 161.97 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-1994 over I-75 NB & SB @ 161.97 in Grant County, Kentucky. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 634 vehicles a day, projected to reach 634 by 2042. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1994
CrossesI-75 NB & SB @ 161.97
LocationM.P. 161.97 I-75
RouteState Highway 1994
CountyGrant County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.73222, -84.60444
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length262 ft (79.9 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic634 (2022)
Projected traffic634 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1994 over I-75 NB & SB @ 161.97 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1994 over I-75 NB & SB @ 161.97 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 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1994 over I-75 NB & SB @ 161.97 carry?

About 634 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-1994 over I-75 NB & SB @ 161.97?

The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1994 over I-75 NB & SB @ 161.97?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.