US Bridges

I 65 over Rhudes Creek Road

Good

Hardin County, Kentucky · 2.3 MI N of JCT Ky 222 · Structure no. 047B00186N

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
53,566
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 65 over Rhudes Creek Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I 65 over Rhudes Creek Road 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 53,566 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,421 by 2043. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 130 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 65
CrossesRhudes Creek Road
Location2.3 MI N of JCT Ky 222
RouteInterstate 65
CountyHardin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.63389, -85.86083
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.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width130 ft (39.5 m)
Roadway width124 ft (37.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53,566 (2023)
Projected traffic66,421 by 2043
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 65 over Rhudes Creek Road built?

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

What condition is I 65 over Rhudes Creek Road 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 I 65 over Rhudes Creek Road carry?

About 53,566 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is I 65 over Rhudes Creek Road?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 130 ft wide.

Who owns I 65 over Rhudes Creek Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.