US Bridges

Turkeyfoot Road over I 275

Fair

Kenton County, Kentucky · .6 MI S of JCT US 25-42 · Structure no. 059B00051N

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
283 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,983
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Turkeyfoot Road over I 275 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Turkeyfoot Road over I 275 in Kenton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 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 9,983 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,983 by 2039. The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTurkeyfoot Road
CrossesI 275
Location.6 MI S of JCT US 25-42
RouteState Highway 1303
CountyKenton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates39.02639, -84.56944
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length283 ft (86.3 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.3 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,983 (2019)
Projected traffic9,983 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Turkeyfoot Road over I 275 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Turkeyfoot Road over I 275 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Turkeyfoot Road over I 275 carry?

About 9,983 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Turkeyfoot Road over I 275?

The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Turkeyfoot Road over I 275?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.