US Bridges

Ky 1136 over I-65

Good

Hardin County, Kentucky · 0.3 Miles West of US 31W · Structure no. 047B00182N

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
288 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
124
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 1136 over I-65 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 1136 over I-65 in Hardin County, Kentucky. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 124 vehicles a day, projected to reach 124 by 2041. The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 1136
CrossesI-65
Location0.3 Miles West of US 31W
RouteState Highway 1136
CountyHardin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.57361, -85.87361
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 2024
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 rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length288 ft (87.8 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic124 (2021)
Projected traffic124 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 1136 over I-65 built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 1136 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 1136 over I-65 carry?

About 124 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Ky 1136 over I-65?

The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 1136 over I-65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.