US Bridges

I-65 over Colesburg Road

Fair

Hardin County, Kentucky · 3 MI S of Bullitt Cl · Structure no. 047B00118R

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,853
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 over Colesburg Road is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 over Colesburg Road in Hardin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 25,853 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,057 by 2042. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 56 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-65
CrossesColesburg Road
Location3 MI S of Bullitt Cl
RouteInterstate 65
CountyHardin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.785, -85.77194
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,853 (2022)
Projected traffic32,057 by 2042
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$889,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-65 over Colesburg Road built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-65 over Colesburg Road 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 2022.

How much traffic does I-65 over Colesburg Road carry?

About 25,853 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is I-65 over Colesburg Road?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 over Colesburg Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.