I-65 South Bound over Ky 255
FairBarren County, Kentucky · 1.3 MI N-Edmonson Cl · Structure no. 005B00104L
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 208 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23,388
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-65 South Bound over Ky 255 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 South Bound over Ky 255 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 23,388 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,001 by 2041. The structure is 208 ft (63.5 m) long and 64 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-65 South Bound over Ky 255 built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-65 South Bound over Ky 255 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 2024.
How much traffic does I-65 South Bound over Ky 255 carry?
About 23,388 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is I-65 South Bound over Ky 255?
The structure is 208 ft (63.5 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.8 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns I-65 South Bound over Ky 255?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.