US Bridges

I-75 over Ky 727-BARTON Rd-Wcl C

Fair

Whitley County, Kentucky · 1.25 MI N of N-Jct US 25W · Structure no. 118B00051R

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2021
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
207 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,282
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 over Ky 727-BARTON Rd-Wcl C is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-75 over Ky 727-BARTON Rd-Wcl C in Whitley County, Kentucky. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 22,282 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,510 by 2043. The structure is 207 ft (63 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-75
CrossesKy 727-BARTON Rd-Wcl C
Location1.25 MI N of N-Jct US 25W
RouteInterstate 75
CountyWhitley County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.93583, -84.12528
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length207 ft (63 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,282 (2023)
Projected traffic24,510 by 2043
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-75 over Ky 727-BARTON Rd-Wcl C built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is I-75 over Ky 727-BARTON Rd-Wcl C 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 over Ky 727-BARTON Rd-Wcl C carry?

About 22,282 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I-75 over Ky 727-BARTON Rd-Wcl C?

The structure is 207 ft (63 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 over Ky 727-BARTON Rd-Wcl C?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.