US Bridges

I-69 over CSX Railroad &US41

FairPosted for load

Hopkins County, Kentucky · Wbl 1.3 MI I-69 · Structure no. 054B00144L

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

About this bridge

I-69 over CSX Railroad &US41 is a concrete tee beam carrying I-69 over CSX Railroad &US41 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,383 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,675 by 2042. The structure is 448 ft (136.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-69
CrossesCSX Railroad &US41
LocationWbl 1.3 MI I-69
RouteInterstate 69
CountyHopkins County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.21278, -87.46667
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length448 ft (136.6 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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, waterway and railroad
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-69 over CSX Railroad &US41 built?

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

What condition is I-69 over CSX Railroad &US41 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 CSX Railroad &US41 carry?

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

How long is I-69 over CSX Railroad &US41?

The structure is 448 ft (136.6 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 over CSX Railroad &US41?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.