US Bridges

I-65 over East Rhudes Creek

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Hardin County, Kentucky · 2.0 MI Nor. of Ky 222 Ntr · Structure no. 047B00035N

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
53,566
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 over East Rhudes Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-65 over East Rhudes Creek in Hardin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 53,566 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,421 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65
CrossesEast Rhudes Creek
Location2.0 MI Nor. of Ky 222 Ntr
RouteInterstate 65
CountyHardin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.62722, -85.86194
Functional classRural 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 2021
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53,566 (2023)
Projected traffic66,421 by 2043
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 East Rhudes Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-65 over East Rhudes Creek 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 2021.

How much traffic does I-65 over East Rhudes Creek carry?

About 53,566 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is I-65 over East Rhudes Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns I-65 over East Rhudes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.