US Bridges

I-75 over US25E

Fair

Laurel County, Kentucky · Nbl .9 MI N-Whitley Co.Ln · Structure no. 063B00039R

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
185 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
21,231
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 over US25E is a concrete tee beam carrying I-75 over US25E in Laurel County, Kentucky. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 21,231 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,326 by 2038. The structure is 185 ft (56.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-75
CrossesUS25E
LocationNbl .9 MI N-Whitley Co.Ln
RouteInterstate 75
Coordinates36.97694, -84.11083
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length185 ft (56.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,231 (2018)
Projected traffic26,326 by 2038
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-75 over US25E built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-75 over US25E 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I-75 over US25E carry?

About 21,231 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is I-75 over US25E?

The structure is 185 ft (56.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 over US25E?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.