US Bridges

I-275 over Dry Creek

Good

Kenton County, Kentucky · .75 MI West of I-75 · Structure no. 059B00065N

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
85,224
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-275 over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-275 over Dry Creek in Kenton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 85,224 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 93,746 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesI-275
CrossesDry Creek
Location.75 MI West of I-75
RouteInterstate 275
CountyKenton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates39.04056, -84.61
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating110 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85,224 (2023)
Projected traffic93,746 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-275 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-275 over Dry 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I-275 over Dry Creek carry?

About 85,224 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I-275 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns I-275 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.