US Bridges

KY-2611 over I-69

FairPosted for load

Lyon County, Kentucky · .2 MI N of JCT US 62 · Structure no. 072B00029N

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
225 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
119
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2611 over I-69 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying KY-2611 over I-69 in Lyon 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 119 vehicles a day, projected to reach 119 by 2043. The structure is 225 ft (68.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-2611
CrossesI-69
Location.2 MI N of JCT US 62
RouteState Highway 2611
CountyLyon County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.10833, -88.00111
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length225 ft (68.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic119 (2023)
Projected traffic119 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 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 KY-2611 over I-69 built?

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

What condition is KY-2611 over I-69 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does KY-2611 over I-69 carry?

About 119 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-2611 over I-69?

The structure is 225 ft (68.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns KY-2611 over I-69?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.