US Bridges

Tunnel Hill RD over I-65

Fair

Hardin County, Kentucky · .5 MI NW of JCT US 62 · Structure no. 047B00122N

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
314 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,853
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tunnel Hill RD over I-65 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tunnel Hill RD over I-65 in Hardin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 5 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 1,853 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,853 by 2029. The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesTunnel Hill RD
CrossesI-65
Location.5 MI NW of JCT US 62
RouteCounty Highway 1016
CountyHardin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.72806, -85.81972
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length314 ft (95.7 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,853 (2009)
Projected traffic1,853 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Tunnel Hill RD over I-65 built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tunnel Hill RD over I-65 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 2024.

How much traffic does Tunnel Hill RD over I-65 carry?

About 1,853 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Tunnel Hill RD over I-65?

The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Tunnel Hill RD over I-65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.