US Bridges

I-75 South over North Rays Fork

Fair

Scott County, Kentucky · Sbl .2 MI S of Grant Cl · Structure no. 105B00071L

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,442
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 South over North Rays Fork is a concrete culvert carrying I-75 South over North 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 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 22,442 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,827 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-75 South
CrossesNorth Rays Fork
LocationSbl .2 MI S of Grant Cl
RouteInterstate 75
CountyScott County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.4675, -84.57861
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 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 South over North 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 South over North Rays Fork 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 2021.

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

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

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

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I-75 South over North Rays Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.