US Bridges

I-65 over Town Branch

Good

Hardin County, Kentucky · .40 MI Sou. of US 62 Ntrc · Structure no. 047B00011N

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 over Town Branch is a concrete culvert carrying I-65 over Town Branch in Hardin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 69 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 60,000 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,000 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 181 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65
CrossesTown Branch
Location.40 MI Sou. of US 62 Ntrc
RouteInterstate 65
CountyHardin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.7075, -85.83056
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating110 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width181 ft (55.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60,000 (2023)
Projected traffic66,000 by 2043
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 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 I-65 over Town Branch built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is I-65 over Town Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does I-65 over Town Branch carry?

About 60,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is I-65 over Town Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 181 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 over Town Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.