US Bridges

I-65 SB over E Oak ST

Fair

Bullitt County, Kentucky · 1.0 MI N of Ky 61 · Structure no. 015B00068L

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
32,009
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 SB over E Oak ST is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 SB over E Oak ST in Bullitt County, Kentucky. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 151 ft (45.9 m) long and 59 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-65 SB
CrossesE Oak ST
Location1.0 MI N of Ky 61
RouteInterstate 65
CountyBullitt County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.84444, -85.71583
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.8 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length151 ft (45.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 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
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-65 SB over E Oak ST built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-65 SB over E Oak ST 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 SB over E Oak ST carry?

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

How long is I-65 SB over E Oak ST?

The structure is 151 ft (45.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 SB over E Oak ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.