US Bridges

Ky 3538 over I-65

Fair

Bullitt County, Kentucky · 0.7 MI E of Ky 61 · Structure no. 015B00108N

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
354 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,746
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 3538 over I-65 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 3538 over I-65 in Bullitt County, Kentucky. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 6,746 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,746 by 2043. The structure is 354 ft (107.9 m) long and 57 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKy 3538
CrossesI-65
Location0.7 MI E of Ky 61
RouteState Highway 3538
CountyBullitt County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.96056, -85.69389
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length354 ft (107.9 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.7 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,746 (2023)
Projected traffic6,746 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 3538 over I-65 built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 3538 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 3538 over I-65 carry?

About 6,746 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Ky 3538 over I-65?

The structure is 354 ft (107.9 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.7 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 3538 over I-65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.