US Bridges

I-65 over Valley Creek

Fair

Hardin County, Kentucky · .90 MI Nor. of W Ky Pw UP · Structure no. 047B00021N

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
68,858
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 over Valley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-65 over Valley Creek in Hardin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1956, 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 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 68,858 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 75,743 by 2043. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65
CrossesValley Creek
Location.90 MI Nor. of W Ky Pw UP
RouteInterstate 65
CountyHardin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.68556, -85.84278
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68,858 (2023)
Projected traffic75,743 by 2043
Trucks29%
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 Valley Creek built?

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

What condition is I-65 over Valley Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does I-65 over Valley Creek carry?

About 68,858 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is I-65 over Valley Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m).

Who owns I-65 over Valley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.