US Bridges

I-65 SB over CSX Railroad & Ky 61

Fair

Bullitt County, Kentucky · 1.4 MI N of Hardin Cl · Structure no. 015B00067L

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
272 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
32,009
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 SB over CSX Railroad & Ky 61 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 SB over CSX Railroad & Ky 61 in Bullitt County, Kentucky. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 32,009 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,691 by 2037. The structure is 272 ft (82.8 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65 SB
CrossesCSX Railroad & Ky 61
Location1.4 MI N of Hardin Cl
RouteInterstate 65
CountyBullitt County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.82759, -85.72141
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length272 ft (82.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.9 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,009 (2017)
Projected traffic39,691 by 2037
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 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 SB over CSX Railroad & Ky 61 built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-65 SB over CSX Railroad & Ky 61 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 SB over CSX Railroad & Ky 61 carry?

About 32,009 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is I-65 SB over CSX Railroad & Ky 61?

The structure is 272 ft (82.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 SB over CSX Railroad & Ky 61?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.