US Bridges

Ky 44 over I-65

Fair

Bullitt County, Kentucky · 0.7 MI E of Ky 61 · Structure no. 015B00077N

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
312 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
21,820
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 44 over I-65 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 44 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 5 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 21,820 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,820 by 2043. The structure is 312 ft (95 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 44
CrossesI-65
Location0.7 MI E of Ky 61
RouteState Highway 44
CountyBullitt County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.99306, -85.70444
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length312 ft (95 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.1 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,820 (2023)
Projected traffic21,820 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 44 over I-65 built?

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

What condition is Ky 44 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Ky 44 over I-65 carry?

About 21,820 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Ky 44 over I-65?

The structure is 312 ft (95 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 44 over I-65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.