US Bridges

Old Sonora RD over I-65

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Hardin County, Kentucky · 0.1 Miles West of US 31W · Structure no. 047B00179N

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
269 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
292
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Sonora RD over I-65 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Sonora RD 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 292 vehicles a day, projected to reach 292 by 2029. The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Sonora RD
CrossesI-65
Location0.1 Miles West of US 31W
RouteCounty Highway 1189
CountyHardin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.53889, -85.88111
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length269 ft (82 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic292 (2009)
Projected traffic292 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Sonora RD over I-65 built?

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

What condition is Old Sonora RD 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 2021.

How much traffic does Old Sonora RD over I-65 carry?

About 292 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Old Sonora RD over I-65?

The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Old Sonora RD over I-65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.