US Bridges

Pioneer DR over I-65

Fair

Bullitt County, Kentucky · 0.15 MI E of Ky 61 · Structure no. 015B00071N

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
289 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
322
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pioneer DR over I-65 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pioneer DR over I-65 in Bullitt County, Kentucky. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 322 vehicles a day, projected to reach 322 by 2029. The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesPioneer DR
CrossesI-65
Location0.15 MI E of Ky 61
RouteCounty Highway 1132
CountyBullitt County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.90722, -85.69139
Functional classRural Local

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 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length289 ft (88.1 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic322 (2009)
Projected traffic322 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Pioneer DR over I-65 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pioneer DR over I-65 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 Pioneer DR over I-65 carry?

About 322 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Pioneer DR over I-65?

The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Pioneer DR over I-65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.