US Bridges

I-65 over CSX Railroad& Hawkins DR

Good

Hardin County, Kentucky · .2 MI N of W.Ky.Pky Ntrch · Structure no. 047B00125R

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

About this bridge

I-65 over CSX Railroad& Hawkins DR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 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 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 34,429 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,872 by 2043. The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65
CrossesCSX Railroad& Hawkins DR
Location.2 MI N of W.Ky.Pky Ntrch
RouteInterstate 65
CountyHardin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.67889, -85.84583
Functional classUrban 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.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.7 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length239 ft (72.8 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 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 I-65 over CSX Railroad& Hawkins DR built?

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

What condition is I-65 over CSX Railroad& Hawkins DR 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 2023.

How much traffic does I-65 over CSX Railroad& Hawkins DR carry?

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

How long is I-65 over CSX Railroad& Hawkins DR?

The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 over CSX Railroad& Hawkins DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.