US Bridges

I-69 NB Ramp over I-69 & Little John Creek

Good

Marshall County, Kentucky · .3 Miles South of I-24 · Structure no. 079B00158N

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
439 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 NB Ramp over I-69 & Little John Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-69 NB Ramp over I-69 & 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.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2039. The structure is 439 ft (133.7 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-69 NB Ramp
CrossesI-69 & Little John Creek
Location.3 Miles South of I-24
RouteInterstate 24
CountyMarshall County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.98694, -88.34556
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length439 ft (133.7 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2019)
Projected traffic90 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is I-69 NB Ramp over I-69 & 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I-69 NB Ramp over I-69 & Little John Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2019 count).

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

The structure is 439 ft (133.7 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 NB Ramp over I-69 & Little John Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.