US Bridges

Ky 61 NB over I-65

Fair

Bullitt County, Kentucky · 0.9 MI N of Ky 1020 · Structure no. 015B00078R

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
259 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,247
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 61 NB over I-65 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 61 NB over I-65 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 4,247 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,247 by 2039. The structure is 259 ft (78.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 61 NB
CrossesI-65
Location0.9 MI N of Ky 1020
RouteState Highway 61
CountyBullitt County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.02194, -85.69667
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
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 24 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length259 ft (78.8 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,247 (2019)
Projected traffic4,247 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 61 NB over I-65 built?

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

What condition is Ky 61 NB 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 61 NB over I-65 carry?

About 4,247 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ky 61 NB over I-65?

The structure is 259 ft (78.8 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 61 NB over I-65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.