US Bridges

WK-9001 over I-65

Fair

Hardin County, Kentucky · Ebl over I-65 Ntrch · Structure no. 047B00127R

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
436 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,178
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WK-9001 over I-65 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WK-9001 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 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 15,178 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,999 by 2042. The structure is 436 ft (132.9 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWK-9001
CrossesI-65
LocationEbl over I-65 Ntrch
RouteState Highway 9001
CountyHardin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.67361, -85.85056
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating75.8 US tons
Inventory rating45.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length436 ft (132.9 m)
Longest span164 ft (49.9 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,178 (2022)
Projected traffic16,999 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was WK-9001 over I-65 built?

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

What condition is WK-9001 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 2021.

How much traffic does WK-9001 over I-65 carry?

About 15,178 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is WK-9001 over I-65?

The structure is 436 ft (132.9 m) long with a longest span of 164 ft (49.9 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns WK-9001 over I-65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.