US Bridges

Cool Springs RD over I-165

Fair

Butler County, Kentucky · 1 MI E of JCT US 231 · Structure no. 016B00063N

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
208 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cool Springs RD over I-165 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Cool Springs RD over I-165 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 225 vehicles a day, projected to reach 225 by 2032. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCool Springs RD
CrossesI-165
Location1 MI E of JCT US 231
RouteCounty Highway 1142
CountyButler County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.18722, -86.68056
Functional classRural Local

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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2012)
Projected traffic225 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$719,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cool Springs RD over I-165 built?

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

What condition is Cool Springs RD over I-165 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 2024.

How much traffic does Cool Springs RD over I-165 carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Cool Springs RD over I-165?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Cool Springs RD over I-165?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.