US Bridges

I-69 over Cane Run Creek

Fair

Hopkins County, Kentucky · 1.0 MI West of Ky 454 Op · Structure no. 054B00141N

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,766
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 over Cane Run Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-69 over Cane Run 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 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 10,766 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,349 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 179 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.3 mi (52 km).

Location

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CarriesI-69
CrossesCane Run Creek
Location1.0 MI West of Ky 454 Op
RouteInterstate 69
CountyHopkins County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.19389, -87.57722
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width179 ft (54.6 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,766 (2022)
Projected traffic13,349 by 2042
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.3 mi (52 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 Cane Run Creek built?

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

What condition is I-69 over Cane Run 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 Cane Run Creek carry?

About 10,766 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is I-69 over Cane Run Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 179 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 over Cane Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.