US Bridges

Ramp C to I-69 over Flat Creek

Good

Hopkins County, Kentucky · Junction of Ky. 813 · Structure no. 054B00227N

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
291 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,885
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp C to I-69 over Flat Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp C to I-69 over Flat Creek in Hopkins County, Kentucky. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 1,885 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,337 by 2033. The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesRamp C to I-69
CrossesFlat Creek
LocationJunction of Ky. 813
RouteInterstate 69
Coordinates37.25306, -87.44944
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating65.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length291 ft (88.7 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,885 (2013)
Projected traffic2,337 by 2033
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp C to I-69 over Flat Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp C to I-69 over Flat Creek 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 Ramp C to I-69 over Flat Creek carry?

About 1,885 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Ramp C to I-69 over Flat Creek?

The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp C to I-69 over Flat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.