US-231 over I-165
FairButler County, Kentucky · 1 MI E of Ohio Co.Ln. · Structure no. 016B00054N
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 297 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,466
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-231 over I-165 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-231 over I-165 in Butler County, Kentucky. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 2,466 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,466 by 2041. The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-231 over I-165 built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-231 over I-165 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does US-231 over I-165 carry?
About 2,466 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US-231 over I-165?
The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.
Who owns US-231 over I-165?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.