US Bridges

Ky 84 over I-65

Good

Hardin County, Kentucky · 0.3 MI West of US 31W · Structure no. 047B00178N

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
255 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,085
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 84 over I-65 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 84 over I-65 in Hardin County, Kentucky. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 4,085 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,085 by 2041. The structure is 255 ft (77.8 m) long and 83 ft wide.

CarriesKy 84
CrossesI-65
Location0.3 MI West of US 31W
RouteState Highway 84
Coordinates37.52194, -85.88472
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length255 ft (77.8 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.9 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,085 (2021)
Projected traffic4,085 by 2041
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Ky 84 over I-65 built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 84 over I-65 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 2024.

How much traffic does Ky 84 over I-65 carry?

About 4,085 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is Ky 84 over I-65?

The structure is 255 ft (77.8 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.9 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 84 over I-65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.