US Bridges

Ky 61 SB over I-65

Good

Bullitt County, Kentucky · 0.9 MI N of Ky 1020 · Structure no. 015B00105L

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
256 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,247
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 61 SB over I-65 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 61 SB over I-65 in Bullitt County, Kentucky. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,247 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,247 by 2039. The structure is 256 ft (77.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 61 SB
CrossesI-65
Location0.9 MI N of Ky 1020
RouteState Highway 61
CountyBullitt County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.02222, -85.69667
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length256 ft (77.9 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 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 SB over I-65 built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 61 SB over I-65 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Ky 61 SB over I-65 carry?

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

How long is Ky 61 SB over I-65?

The structure is 256 ft (77.9 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 61 SB over I-65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.