I-69 over Otter Creek
FairHopkins County, Kentucky · Ramp C .2 MI S Ky 260 · Structure no. 054B00210N
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 133 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,047
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-69 over Otter Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-69 over Otter Creek in Hopkins County, Kentucky. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 19,047 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,951 by 2043. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-69 over Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-69 over Otter 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does I-69 over Otter Creek carry?
About 19,047 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is I-69 over Otter Creek?
The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns I-69 over Otter Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.