US Bridges

Ky 1526 over I-65

Fair

Bullitt County, Kentucky · 0.6 MI E of Ky 1020 · Structure no. 015B00079N

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
291 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25,135
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 1526 over I-65 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 1526 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 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 25,135 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,135 by 2041. The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 1526
CrossesI-65
Location0.6 MI E of Ky 1020
RouteState Highway 1526
CountyBullitt County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.06333, -85.69917
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.7 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length291 ft (88.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.8 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,135 (2021)
Projected traffic25,135 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 1526 over I-65 built?

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

What condition is Ky 1526 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 Ky 1526 over I-65 carry?

About 25,135 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Ky 1526 over I-65?

The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 1526 over I-65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.