US Bridges

I-165 over US 231

Fair

Butler County, Kentucky · Nbl over US 231 @ Exit 26 · Structure no. 016B00059R

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
176 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,156
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-165 over US 231 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-165 over US 231 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 6,156 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,633 by 2042. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-165
CrossesUS 231
LocationNbl over US 231 @ Exit 26
RouteInterstate 165
CountyButler County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.20306, -86.70111
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating108.1 US tons
Inventory rating64.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,156 (2022)
Projected traffic7,633 by 2042
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 US 231 built?

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

What condition is I-165 over US 231 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 US 231 carry?

About 6,156 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is I-165 over US 231?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns I-165 over US 231?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.