US Bridges

US 45 over I-69

Good

Graves County, Kentucky · .8 Miles South of Ky 80 · Structure no. 042B00295N

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
245 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,207
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 45 over I-69 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 45 over I-69 in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 6,207 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,827 by 2039. The structure is 245 ft (74.8 m) long and 55 ft wide.

CarriesUS 45
CrossesI-69
Location.8 Miles South of Ky 80
RouteInterstate 69
Coordinates36.72694, -88.66778
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating63.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length245 ft (74.8 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.2 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,207 (2019)
Projected traffic6,827 by 2039
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 45 over I-69 built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 45 over I-69 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 45 over I-69 carry?

About 6,207 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US 45 over I-69?

The structure is 245 ft (74.8 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.2 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns US 45 over I-69?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.