US Bridges

I-75 Southbound over Pokeberry Road

Good

Scott County, Kentucky · 2.3 MI N. of Ky 32 · Structure no. 105B00145L

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
218 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,442
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 Southbound over Pokeberry Road is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-75 Southbound over Pokeberry Road in Scott County, Kentucky. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-75 Southbound
CrossesPokeberry Road
Location2.3 MI N. of Ky 32
RouteInterstate 75
CountyScott County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.41167, -84.58083
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.5 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 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
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-75 Southbound over Pokeberry Road built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-75 Southbound over Pokeberry Road 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 2023.

How much traffic does I-75 Southbound over Pokeberry Road carry?

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

How long is I-75 Southbound over Pokeberry Road?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.5 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 Southbound over Pokeberry Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.