US Bridges

KY-465 over I-71 @ 59.433

Fair

Gallatin County, Kentucky · .5 MI S of JCT Ky 455 · Structure no. 039B00015N

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
341 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
363
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-465 over I-71 @ 59.433 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying KY-465 over I-71 @ 59.433 in Gallatin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 363 vehicles a day, projected to reach 363 by 2043. The structure is 341 ft (103.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-465
CrossesI-71 @ 59.433
Location.5 MI S of JCT Ky 455
RouteState Highway 465
CountyGallatin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.72083, -84.86694
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length341 ft (103.8 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic363 (2023)
Projected traffic363 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-465 over I-71 @ 59.433 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-465 over I-71 @ 59.433 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does KY-465 over I-71 @ 59.433 carry?

About 363 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-465 over I-71 @ 59.433?

The structure is 341 ft (103.8 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns KY-465 over I-71 @ 59.433?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.