US Bridges

I-65 over Bluelick Creek

Fair

Bullitt County, Kentucky · 2.1 MI N of Ky 44 · Structure no. 015B00043N

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
91,084
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 over Bluelick Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-65 over Bluelick Creek in Bullitt County, Kentucky. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 69 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 91,084 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 100,192 by 2039. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 380 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65
CrossesBluelick Creek
Location2.1 MI N of Ky 44
RouteInterstate 65
CountyBullitt County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.025, -85.69667
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width380 ft (115.7 m)
Roadway width120 ft (36.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic91,084 (2019)
Projected traffic100,192 by 2039
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-65 over Bluelick Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is I-65 over Bluelick Creek 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 over Bluelick Creek carry?

About 91,084 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is I-65 over Bluelick Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 380 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 over Bluelick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.