US Bridges

Ky 296 over I-75 @ 11.240

FairPosted for load

Whitley County, Kentucky · .6 MI NE of JCT Ky 92 · Structure no. 118B00089N

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
239 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,843
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 296 over I-75 @ 11.240 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Ky 296 over I-75 @ 11.240 in Whitley County, Kentucky. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,843 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,843 by 2042. The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 296
CrossesI-75 @ 11.240
Location.6 MI NE of JCT Ky 92
RouteState Highway 296
CountyWhitley County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.73306, -84.17222
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length239 ft (72.8 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,843 (2022)
Projected traffic2,843 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 296 over I-75 @ 11.240 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 296 over I-75 @ 11.240 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Ky 296 over I-75 @ 11.240 carry?

About 2,843 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Ky 296 over I-75 @ 11.240?

The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 296 over I-75 @ 11.240?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.