US Bridges

Bluegrass Parkway over I-65

Fair

Hardin County, Kentucky · Wbl Ovr I-65 Ntrch · Structure no. 047B00128L

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
341 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,281
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bluegrass Parkway over I-65 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bluegrass Parkway 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 7,281 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,281 by 2043. The structure is 341 ft (103.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBluegrass Parkway
CrossesI-65
LocationWbl Ovr I-65 Ntrch
RouteState Highway 9002
CountyHardin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.70278, -85.83361
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length341 ft (103.9 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,281 (2023)
Projected traffic7,281 by 2043
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bluegrass Parkway over I-65 built?

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

What condition is Bluegrass Parkway 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 Bluegrass Parkway over I-65 carry?

About 7,281 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Bluegrass Parkway over I-65?

The structure is 341 ft (103.9 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Bluegrass Parkway over I-65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.