US Bridges

I-75 over Little Laurel River

Good

Laurel County, Kentucky · 4 Miles N of US25E Ntrc · Structure no. 063B00111L

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
248 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,231
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 over Little Laurel River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-75 over Little Laurel River in Laurel County, Kentucky. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 21,231 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,326 by 2038. The structure is 248 ft (75.5 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-75
CrossesLittle Laurel River
Location4 Miles N of US25E Ntrc
RouteInterstate 75
CountyLaurel County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.03806, -84.09806
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length248 ft (75.5 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.4 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,231 (2018)
Projected traffic26,326 by 2038
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 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 I-75 over Little Laurel River built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-75 over Little Laurel River 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does I-75 over Little Laurel River carry?

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

How long is I-75 over Little Laurel River?

The structure is 248 ft (75.5 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.4 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 over Little Laurel River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.