US Bridges

I-165 over Little Muddy Creek

Good

Butler County, Kentucky · Sbl 3.7MI S-S/Ntrch US231 · Structure no. 016B00057L

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
224 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,148
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-165 over Little Muddy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-165 over Little Muddy Creek 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 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 5,148 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,383 by 2043. The structure is 224 ft (68.4 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesI-165
CrossesLittle Muddy Creek
LocationSbl 3.7MI S-S/Ntrch US231
RouteInterstate 165
Coordinates37.15972, -86.66056
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length224 ft (68.4 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,148 (2023)
Projected traffic6,383 by 2043
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-165 over Little Muddy Creek built?

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

What condition is I-165 over Little Muddy Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does I-165 over Little Muddy Creek carry?

About 5,148 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is I-165 over Little Muddy Creek?

The structure is 224 ft (68.4 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns I-165 over Little Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.