US Bridges

I-165 over Renfrow Creek

Fair

Butler County, Kentucky · .2 MI South of US 231 · Structure no. 016B00058N

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,295
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-165 over Renfrow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-165 over Renfrow 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 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 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-165
CrossesRenfrow Creek
Location.2 MI South of US 231
RouteInterstate 165
CountyButler County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.20111, -86.69861
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102.6 US tons
Inventory rating61.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-165 over Renfrow Creek built?

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

What condition is I-165 over Renfrow Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I-165 over Renfrow Creek carry?

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

How long is I-165 over Renfrow Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns I-165 over Renfrow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.