US Bridges

I-65 over Clear Creek

Fair

Hardin County, Kentucky · 3.8 Mi.Nor. of US 62 Ntrc · Structure no. 047B00123N

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
51,705
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 over Clear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-65 over Clear Creek 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 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 51,705 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,114 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65
CrossesClear Creek
Location3.8 Mi.Nor. of US 62 Ntrc
RouteInterstate 65
CountyHardin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.76722, -85.79194
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51,705 (2022)
Projected traffic64,114 by 2042
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 over Clear Creek built?

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

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

About 51,705 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is I-65 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns I-65 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.