US Bridges

I-65 over Barley Creek

Fair

Bullitt County, Kentucky · 1.6 MI S of Ky 245 · Structure no. 015B00046N

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
64,018
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 over Barley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-65 over Barley Creek in Bullitt County, Kentucky. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 70 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 64,018 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 79,382 by 2037. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 195 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65
CrossesBarley Creek
Location1.6 MI S of Ky 245
RouteInterstate 65
CountyBullitt County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.90028, -85.69694
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width195 ft (59.3 m)
Roadway width116 ft (35.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64,018 (2017)
Projected traffic79,382 by 2037
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Barley Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

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

About 64,018 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is I-65 over Barley Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 195 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 over Barley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.