US Bridges

KY-2657 over I69

Fair

Hopkins County, Kentucky · .3 MI E of JCT US 41 · Structure no. 054B00018N

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
213 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
892
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2657 over I69 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying KY-2657 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 892 vehicles a day, projected to reach 892 by 2043. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 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-2657
CrossesI69
Location.3 MI E of JCT US 41
RouteState Highway 2657
CountyHopkins County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.38111, -87.48194
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.8 US tons
Inventory rating53.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic892 (2023)
Projected traffic892 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-2657 over I69 built?

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

What condition is KY-2657 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-2657 over I69 carry?

About 892 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-2657 over I69?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns KY-2657 over I69?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.