I-69 over Elk Creek
FairHopkins County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI Nor. of Ky 281 Ntr · Structure no. 054B00017N
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,047
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-69 over Elk Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-69 over Elk Creek in Hopkins County, Kentucky. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 19,047 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,951 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 156 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-69 over Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-69 over Elk 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 2023.
How much traffic does I-69 over Elk Creek carry?
About 19,047 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is I-69 over Elk Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 156 ft wide.
Who owns I-69 over Elk Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.