US Bridges

Eatontown School R over I 75

Fair

Whitley County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI W of JCT Ky 26 · Structure no. 118B00048N

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
346 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eatontown School R over I 75 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Eatontown School R over I 75 in Whitley County, Kentucky. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 210 vehicles a day, projected to reach 210 by 2041. The structure is 346 ft (105.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesEatontown School R
CrossesI 75
Location1.5 MI W of JCT Ky 26
RouteCounty Highway 1092
CountyWhitley County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.895, -84.14222
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.5 US tons
Inventory rating53.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length346 ft (105.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2021)
Projected traffic210 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Eatontown School R over I 75 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eatontown School R over I 75 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 2023.

How much traffic does Eatontown School R over I 75 carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Eatontown School R over I 75?

The structure is 346 ft (105.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Eatontown School R over I 75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.