US Bridges

I-65 over KY-2756

Fair

Hart County, Kentucky · 2.8 MI Nor. of US 31W Ntr · Structure no. 050B00015N

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
46,546
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 over KY-2756 is a concrete culvert carrying I-65 over KY-2756 in Hart County, Kentucky. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 46,546 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,717 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 170 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65
CrossesKY-2756
Location2.8 MI Nor. of US 31W Ntr
RouteInterstate 65
CountyHart County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.335, -85.9075
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width170 ft (51.8 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,546 (2023)
Projected traffic57,717 by 2043
Trucks33%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$55,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-65 over KY-2756 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-65 over KY-2756 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2021.

How much traffic does I-65 over KY-2756 carry?

About 46,546 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is I-65 over KY-2756?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 170 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 over KY-2756?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.