KY-56 over I 69
PoorWebster County, Kentucky · 1.7 MI E of JCT US 41 · Structure no. 117B00073N
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 247 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,839
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-56 over I 69 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying KY-56 over I 69 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,839 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,839 by 2040. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-56 over I 69 built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-56 over I 69 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does KY-56 over I 69 carry?
About 1,839 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is KY-56 over I 69?
The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.7 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns KY-56 over I 69?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.