US Bridges

Interstate 65 Nc over CSX Railroad& Hawkins DR

Fair

Hardin County, Kentucky · .2 MI N of .Ky.Pky Ntrch · Structure no. 047B00125L

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
279 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
34,429
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 65 Nc over CSX Railroad& Hawkins DR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 65 Nc over CSX Railroad& Hawkins DR 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 34,429 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,872 by 2043. The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 65 Nc
CrossesCSX Railroad& Hawkins DR
Location.2 MI N of .Ky.Pky Ntrch
RouteInterstate 65
Coordinates37.67917, -85.84611
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length279 ft (85 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.2 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,429 (2023)
Projected traffic37,872 by 2043
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 Interstate 65 Nc over CSX Railroad& Hawkins DR built?

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

What condition is Interstate 65 Nc over CSX Railroad& Hawkins DR 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 Interstate 65 Nc over CSX Railroad& Hawkins DR carry?

About 34,429 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 65 Nc over CSX Railroad& Hawkins DR?

The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 65 Nc over CSX Railroad& Hawkins DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.