US Bridges

Gordon Hill Pke / over I 75

Fair

Whitley County, Kentucky · 1.2 MI W of JCT US 25W · Structure no. 118B00091N

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
250 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,469
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gordon Hill Pke / over I 75 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Gordon Hill Pke / over I 75 in Whitley 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 4,469 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,469 by 2043. The structure is 250 ft (76.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGordon Hill Pke /
CrossesI 75
Location1.2 MI W of JCT US 25W
RouteState Highway 312
CountyWhitley County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.95722, -84.11833
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length250 ft (76.1 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,469 (2023)
Projected traffic4,469 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Gordon Hill Pke / over I 75 built?

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

What condition is Gordon Hill Pke / 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 Gordon Hill Pke / over I 75 carry?

About 4,469 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Gordon Hill Pke / over I 75?

The structure is 250 ft (76.1 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Gordon Hill Pke / over I 75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.