US Bridges

I-69 over Ky 112 & Copperas Creek

Fair

Hopkins County, Kentucky · Ebl 3.6 MI E of Ky 109 Nt · Structure no. 054B00140R

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
280 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,383
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 over Ky 112 & Copperas Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-69 over Ky 112 & Copperas Creek in Hopkins County, Kentucky. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5,383 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,675 by 2042. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 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
CrossesKy 112 & Copperas Creek
LocationEbl 3.6 MI E of Ky 109 Nt
RouteInterstate 69
CountyHopkins County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.19167, -87.61861
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,383 (2022)
Projected traffic6,675 by 2042
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-69 over Ky 112 & Copperas Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-69 over Ky 112 & Copperas 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I-69 over Ky 112 & Copperas Creek carry?

About 5,383 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is I-69 over Ky 112 & Copperas Creek?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 over Ky 112 & Copperas Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.