US Bridges

Ky 712 over I-71

Fair

Oldham County, Kentucky · 1.6 MI E of Ky 53 · Structure no. 093B00015N

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
261 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,926
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 712 over I-71 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Ky 712 over I-71 in Oldham 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 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 1,926 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,926 by 2041. The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 712
CrossesI-71
Location1.6 MI E of Ky 53
RouteState Highway 712
CountyOldham County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.41056, -85.35139
Functional classUrban 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.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length261 ft (79.6 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,926 (2021)
Projected traffic1,926 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Ky 712 over I-71 built?

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

What condition is Ky 712 over I-71 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 2023.

How much traffic does Ky 712 over I-71 carry?

About 1,926 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Ky 712 over I-71?

The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 712 over I-71?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.