US Bridges

I-65 over US 31W

Fair

Barren County, Kentucky · 0.4 MI S-Ky 255 Ntrch · Structure no. 005B00103N

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
204 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
37,164
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 over US 31W is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 over US 31W in Barren County, Kentucky. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 37,164 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,083 by 2040. The structure is 204 ft (62.3 m) long and 130 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-65
CrossesUS 31W
Location0.4 MI S-Ky 255 Ntrch
RouteInterstate 65
CountyBarren County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.09194, -86.05944
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating68.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length204 ft (62.3 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.1 m)
Deck width130 ft (39.5 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,164 (2020)
Projected traffic46,083 by 2040
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-65 over US 31W built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-65 over US 31W 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does I-65 over US 31W carry?

About 37,164 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is I-65 over US 31W?

The structure is 204 ft (62.3 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.1 m) and a deck 130 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 over US 31W?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.