US Bridges

I-69 over CSX Railroad

FairPosted for load

Hopkins County, Kentucky · Sbl .85 MI N of Ky 70 Ntr · Structure no. 054B00101L

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,374
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 over CSX Railroad is a concrete tee beam carrying I-69 over CSX Railroad in Hopkins County, Kentucky. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 12,374 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,611 by 2041. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-69
CrossesCSX Railroad
LocationSbl .85 MI N of Ky 70 Ntr
RouteInterstate 69
CountyHopkins County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.34111, -87.48
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.4 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,374 (2021)
Projected traffic13,611 by 2041
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$715,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-69 over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-69 over CSX Railroad 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 CSX Railroad carry?

About 12,374 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I-69 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.