US Bridges

I-69 over Ky 3059

Fair

Hopkins County, Kentucky · Ebl 4 MI W of US 41 Ntrch · Structure no. 054B00143R

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
260 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,383
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 over Ky 3059 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-69 over Ky 3059 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 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 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesI-69
CrossesKy 3059
LocationEbl 4 MI W of US 41 Ntrch
RouteInterstate 69
CountyHopkins County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.20306, -87.52111
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.
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 rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 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 closed100 mi (161 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 Ky 3059 built?

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

What condition is I-69 over Ky 3059 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 3059 carry?

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

How long is I-69 over Ky 3059?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 over Ky 3059?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.