US Bridges

I-75 over Wood Creek

Good

Laurel County, Kentucky · 1.2 MI N of JCT Hrpw · Structure no. 063B00129N

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
37,830
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 over Wood Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-75 over Wood Creek in Laurel County, Kentucky. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 37,830 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,909 by 2039. The structure is 141 ft (43.1 m) long and 130 ft wide.

CarriesI-75
CrossesWood Creek
Location1.2 MI N of JCT Hrpw
RouteInterstate 75
Coordinates37.16306, -84.11639
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length141 ft (43.1 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width130 ft (39.5 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,830 (2019)
Projected traffic46,909 by 2039
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure6
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-75 over Wood Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-75 over Wood 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I-75 over Wood Creek carry?

About 37,830 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is I-75 over Wood Creek?

The structure is 141 ft (43.1 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 130 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 over Wood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.