I-69 Nc over US 62

Fair

Lyon County, Kentucky · Wbl 1.9 W of Caldwell Cl · Structure no. 072B00030L

Built: 1968; 57 years old
Condition: Fair; inspected March 2024
Type: Tee Beam; Concrete
Length: 226 ft; 4 main spans
Daily traffic: 3,424; 2023 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 Nc over US 62 is a concrete tee beam carrying I-69 Nc over US 62 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 5 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 3,424 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,246 by 2043. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesI-69 Nc

CrossesUS 62

LocationWbl 1.9 W of Caldwell Cl

RouteInterstate 69

CountyLyon County

StateKentucky

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Deck	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure	5 Fair	All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.

Last inspectionMarch 2024

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourBridge not over waterway

Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is

Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Operating rating83.4 US tons

Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam

MaterialConcrete

DeckConcrete, cast-in-place

Main spans4

Design loadHS 20

Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)

Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)

Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)

Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,424 (2023)

Projected traffic4,246 by 2043

Trucks34%

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-69 Nc over US 62 built?

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

What condition is I-69 Nc over US 62 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 I-69 Nc over US 62 carry?

About 3,424 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is I-69 Nc over US 62?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 Nc over US 62?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.