US Bridges

I-165 over Green River

FairPosted for load

Butler County, Kentucky · 2.4 MI S Butler/Ohio C.L. · Structure no. 016B00061N

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
780 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,584
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-165 over Green River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying I-165 over Green River 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 8,584 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,644 by 2043. The structure is 780 ft (237.7 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-165
CrossesGreen River
Location2.4 MI S Butler/Ohio C.L.
RouteInterstate 165
CountyButler County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.2825, -86.74361
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length780 ft (237.7 m)
Longest span330 ft (100.5 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,584 (2023)
Projected traffic10,644 by 2043
Trucks32%
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 Green River built?

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

What condition is I-165 over Green River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I-165 over Green River carry?

About 8,584 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is I-165 over Green River?

The structure is 780 ft (237.7 m) long with a longest span of 330 ft (100.5 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns I-165 over Green River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.