US Bridges

KY-69 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Ohio County, Kentucky · .60 MI West of JCT US 231 · Structure no. 092B00144N

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
1,866
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-69 over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-69 over Drainage Ditch 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.

It carries about 1,866 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,866 by 2039. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 20.5 mi (33 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-69
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location.60 MI West of JCT US 231
RouteState Highway 69
CountyOhio County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.44528, -86.91861
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 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 span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,866 (2019)
Projected traffic1,866 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed20.5 mi (33 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 Drainage Ditch built?

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

What condition is KY-69 over Drainage Ditch 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 Drainage Ditch carry?

About 1,866 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is KY-69 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns KY-69 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.