US Bridges

I-65 NB over Ky 480

Fair

Bullitt County, Kentucky · 1 MI S of Ky 44 · Structure no. 015B00076R

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45,726
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 NB over Ky 480 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 NB over Ky 480 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 45,726 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,299 by 2042. The structure is 173 ft (52.8 m) long and 60 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-65 NB
CrossesKy 480
Location1 MI S of Ky 44
RouteInterstate 65
CountyBullitt County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.97861, -85.6975
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length173 ft (52.8 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,726 (2022)
Projected traffic50,299 by 2042
Trucks21%
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$1.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-65 NB over Ky 480 built?

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

What condition is I-65 NB over Ky 480 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I-65 NB over Ky 480 carry?

About 45,726 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is I-65 NB over Ky 480?

The structure is 173 ft (52.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 NB over Ky 480?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.