US Bridges

I-69 NB over Little John Creek

GoodPosted for load

Marshall County, Kentucky · .3 Miles South of I-24 · Structure no. 079B00157N

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,993
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 NB over Little John Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-69 NB over Little John Creek in Marshall County, Kentucky. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 14,993 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,591 by 2043. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-69 NB
CrossesLittle John Creek
Location.3 Miles South of I-24
RouteInterstate 69
Coordinates36.98722, -88.345
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,993 (2023)
Projected traffic18,591 by 2043
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-69 NB over Little John Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-69 NB over Little John 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-69 NB over Little John Creek carry?

About 14,993 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I-69 NB over Little John Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 NB over Little John Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.