US Bridges

I-165 over Ky 1435

Fair

Butler County, Kentucky · 2.5 MI Nor. of Warren Cl · Structure no. 016B00056N

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,295
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-165 over Ky 1435 is a concrete culvert carrying I-165 over Ky 1435 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 10,295 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,765 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesI-165
CrossesKy 1435
Location2.5 MI Nor. of Warren Cl
RouteInterstate 165
Coordinates37.13556, -86.64917
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,295 (2023)
Projected traffic12,765 by 2043
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-165 over Ky 1435 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-165 over Ky 1435 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 2022.

How much traffic does I-165 over Ky 1435 carry?

About 10,295 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is I-165 over Ky 1435?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m).

Who owns I-165 over Ky 1435?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.