US Bridges

I69 over Br of Otter Creek

Fair

Hopkins County, Kentucky · 1.8 MI N of Ky 260 Ntrch · Structure no. 054B00010N

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,474
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I69 over Br of Otter Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I69 over Br of Otter Creek in Hopkins 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 6 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 15,474 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,187 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesI69
CrossesBr of Otter Creek
Location1.8 MI N of Ky 260 Ntrch
RouteInterstate 69
CountyHopkins County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.44111, -87.47472
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,474 (2023)
Projected traffic19,187 by 2043
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I69 over Br of Otter Creek built?

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

What condition is I69 over Br of Otter Creek 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 2021.

How much traffic does I69 over Br of Otter Creek carry?

About 15,474 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is I69 over Br of Otter Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns I69 over Br of Otter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.