US Bridges

KY-69 over Bens Lick

FairPosted for load

Ohio County, Kentucky · 1.0 MI West of JCT Ky 273 · Structure no. 092B00143N

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,228
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-69 over Bens Lick is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-69 over Bens Lick in Ohio County, Kentucky. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 2,228 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,228 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-69
CrossesBens Lick
Location1.0 MI West of JCT Ky 273
RouteState Highway 69
CountyOhio County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.41611, -86.94083
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,228 (2021)
Projected traffic2,228 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 KY-69 over Bens Lick built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-69 over Bens Lick 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does KY-69 over Bens Lick carry?

About 2,228 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is KY-69 over Bens Lick?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-69 over Bens Lick?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.