I69 over Deer Creek
FairWebster County, Kentucky · Sbl 3.2 MI S of Ky 56 Ntr · Structure no. 117B00071L
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 368 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,207
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I69 over Deer Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I69 over Deer Creek in Webster 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 5,207 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,456 by 2043. The structure is 368 ft (112.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I69 over Deer Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is I69 over Deer Creek 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 November 2022.
How much traffic does I69 over Deer Creek carry?
About 5,207 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.
How long is I69 over Deer Creek?
The structure is 368 ft (112.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns I69 over Deer Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.