US Bridges

KY-2655 over I69

Fair

Hopkins County, Kentucky · 1 MI NE (via C.R.)of US41 · Structure no. 054B00011N

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
212 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
134
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2655 over I69 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying KY-2655 over I69 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 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 134 vehicles a day, projected to reach 134 by 2042. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 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-2655
CrossesI69
Location1 MI NE (via C.R.)of US41
RouteState Highway 2655
CountyHopkins County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.45917, -87.48
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 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 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 length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic134 (2022)
Projected traffic134 by 2042
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-2655 over I69 built?

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

What condition is KY-2655 over I69 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 2023.

How much traffic does KY-2655 over I69 carry?

About 134 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-2655 over I69?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns KY-2655 over I69?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.