US Bridges

I 65 over Nolin River

Good

Hardin County, Kentucky · 2.7 MI N of JCT Ky 84 · Structure no. 047B00185N

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
331 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
42,404
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 65 over Nolin River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 65 over Nolin River in Hardin County, Kentucky. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 42,404 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,580 by 2042. The structure is 331 ft (101 m) long and 130 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI 65
CrossesNolin River
Location2.7 MI N of JCT Ky 84
RouteInterstate 65
CountyHardin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.56, -85.87639
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length331 ft (101 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.9 m)
Deck width130 ft (39.5 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,404 (2022)
Projected traffic52,580 by 2042
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I 65 over Nolin River built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 65 over Nolin River 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 2023.

How much traffic does I 65 over Nolin River carry?

About 42,404 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is I 65 over Nolin River?

The structure is 331 ft (101 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.9 m) and a deck 130 ft wide.

Who owns I 65 over Nolin River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.