US Bridges

KY-2678 over I 69

Fair

Henderson County, Kentucky · .5 MI E of JCT US 41 · Structure no. 051B00063N

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
210 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
155
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2678 over I 69 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying KY-2678 over I 69 in Henderson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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.

It carries about 155 vehicles a day, projected to reach 155 by 2043. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-2678
CrossesI 69
Location.5 MI E of JCT US 41
RouteState Highway 2678
CountyHenderson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.66889, -87.51333
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating94.1 US tons
Inventory rating58.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2023)
Projected traffic155 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-2678 over I 69 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-2678 over I 69 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 2024.

How much traffic does KY-2678 over I 69 carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-2678 over I 69?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns KY-2678 over I 69?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.