US Bridges

I-69 over Tradewater Riv. Overflow

Fair

Hopkins County, Kentucky · Wbl .20 MI E of Caldwel C · Structure no. 054B00138L

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
215 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,532
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 over Tradewater Riv. Overflow is a concrete tee beam carrying I-69 over Tradewater Riv. Overflow in Hopkins County, Kentucky. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5,532 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,859 by 2037. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-69
CrossesTradewater Riv. Overflow
LocationWbl .20 MI E of Caldwel C
RouteInterstate 69
CountyHopkins County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.18111, -87.72694
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.7 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,532 (2017)
Projected traffic6,859 by 2037
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 I-69 over Tradewater Riv. Overflow built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-69 over Tradewater Riv. Overflow 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I-69 over Tradewater Riv. Overflow carry?

About 5,532 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I-69 over Tradewater Riv. Overflow?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 over Tradewater Riv. Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.