What is the condition of I-71?

I-71 is currently rated in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 on the 0-9 federal scale.

I-71 was built in 1967, making it 59 years old.

Where is I-71 located?

I-71 is located in SBL 2.4 MI E OF KY227 NTR, Carroll County, Kentucky.

I-71

over KY 1112 & WHITES RUN CRK

SBL 2.4 MI E OF KY227 NTR, Carroll County, Kentucky

Condition

Poor

Year Built

1967

Daily Traffic

15,358

Length

339 ft

About This Bridge

I-71 carries traffic over KY 1112 & WHITES RUN CRK in Carroll County, Kentucky. Built in 1967, this structure is 59 years old. The bridge features concrete continuous construction with a tee beam design.

The bridge is currently rated in poor condition based on federal inspection criteria. Its lowest component rating is 4 on the 0-9 federal scale. It is classified as structurally deficient, meaning one or more components have received a rating of 4 or below. This designation indicates significant deterioration that warrants attention, though the bridge remains safe for travel within its posted limits.

Condition Summary

Structurally Deficient

This bridge has one or more component ratings of 4 or below, indicating significant deterioration that requires attention. The bridge remains safe for travel but may have load restrictions.

Lowest Rating

Determines condition category

NBI condition ratings range from 0 (failed) to 9 (excellent). The overall condition category is determined by the lowest individual component rating.

Bridge Details

Construction

Year Built1967

MaterialConcrete Continuous

Design TypeTee Beam

Dimensions

Total Length339 ft

Max Span—

Limited Detail Available

This is a shorter bridge (339 ft). Detailed component-level inspection data, load ratings, traffic projections, and historical trend analysis are available for bridges 50 feet and longer. Basic condition and identification data is shown above from the National Bridge Inventory.

Location

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39.150000, -86.205556

Identification

NBI IDKY-021B00036L

StateKentucky

County FIPS041

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Data Source: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) National Bridge Inventory 2024

Bridge inspection data is typically updated every 24 months. Conditions may have changed since the last inspection.

“Structurally deficient” does not mean a bridge is unsafe or likely to collapse. It indicates that one or more key structural elements are in poor or worse condition. Bridges are inspected regularly and may have load restrictions in place.

This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used for route clearance or vehicle weight decisions.