US Bridges

I-75 North over South Rays Fork

Good

Scott County, Kentucky · 1.5 Mi.Sou.-Grant Co.Line · Structure no. 105B00070R

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,442
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 North over South Rays Fork is a concrete culvert carrying I-75 North over South Rays Fork in Scott County, Kentucky. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 63 years old, older 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 22,442 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,827 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-75 North
CrossesSouth Rays Fork
Location1.5 Mi.Sou.-Grant Co.Line
RouteInterstate 75
CountyScott County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.45056, -84.57222
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating110 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,442 (2023)
Projected traffic27,827 by 2043
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-75 North over South Rays Fork built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is I-75 North over South Rays Fork 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 March 2021.

How much traffic does I-75 North over South Rays Fork carry?

About 22,442 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I-75 North over South Rays Fork?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m).

Who owns I-75 North over South Rays Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.