US Bridges

I 69 Exit Ramp over Flat Creek

Good

Hopkins County, Kentucky · 50 from Ky 813 · Structure no. 054B00228N

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
649 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,603
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 69 Exit Ramp over Flat Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 69 Exit Ramp over Flat Creek in Hopkins County, Kentucky. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 1,603 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,987 by 2033. The structure is 649 ft (197.8 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesI 69 Exit Ramp
CrossesFlat Creek
Location50 from Ky 813
RouteInterstate 69
Coordinates37.2525, -87.45194
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length649 ft (197.8 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,603 (2013)
Projected traffic1,987 by 2033
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 69 Exit Ramp over Flat Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 69 Exit Ramp 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 I 69 Exit Ramp over Flat Creek carry?

About 1,603 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I 69 Exit Ramp over Flat Creek?

The structure is 649 ft (197.8 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns I 69 Exit Ramp over Flat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.