US Bridges

I-65 NB over Clear Creek

Good

Hardin County, Kentucky · 3.4 Mi. N of US 62 · Structure no. 047B00119R

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,853
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 NB over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 NB over Clear Creek 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 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 25,853 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,057 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-65 NB
CrossesClear Creek
Location3.4 Mi. N of US 62
RouteInterstate 65
Coordinates37.76417, -85.79306
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.3 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-65 NB over Clear Creek built?

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

What condition is I-65 NB over Clear 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 NB over Clear Creek carry?

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

How long is I-65 NB over Clear Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 NB over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.