US Bridges

Ky 245 over I-65

Fair

Bullitt County, Kentucky · 0.6 MI S of Ky 61 · Structure no. 015B00072N

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
223 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,452
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 245 over I-65 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 245 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 15,452 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,452 by 2036. The structure is 223 ft (68.1 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 245
CrossesI-65
Location0.6 MI S of Ky 61
RouteState Highway 245
CountyBullitt County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.925, -85.6875
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length223 ft (68.1 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,452 (2016)
Projected traffic15,452 by 2036
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Ky 245 over I-65 built?

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

What condition is Ky 245 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 2022.

How much traffic does Ky 245 over I-65 carry?

About 15,452 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Ky 245 over I-65?

The structure is 223 ft (68.1 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 245 over I-65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.