US Bridges

Old Madisonville R over I 69

Good

Hopkins County, Kentucky · .8 Miles East of JCTUS41A · Structure no. 054B00219N

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
218 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,354
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Madisonville R over I 69 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Old Madisonville R over I 69 in Hopkins County, Kentucky. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,354 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,354 by 2039. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesOld Madisonville R
CrossesI 69
Location.8 Miles East of JCTUS41A
RouteState Highway 281
Coordinates37.35278, -87.48667
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width98 ft (30 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,354 (2019)
Projected traffic4,354 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Madisonville R over I 69 built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Madisonville R over I 69 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Old Madisonville R over I 69 carry?

About 4,354 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old Madisonville R over I 69?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns Old Madisonville R over I 69?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.