US Bridges

Cave Springs RD over I-65

Fair

Hart County, Kentucky · 2.4 Miles West of US 31W · Structure no. 050B00044N

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
315 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
186
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cave Springs RD over I-65 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cave Springs RD over I-65 in Hart County, Kentucky. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 186 vehicles a day, projected to reach 186 by 2031. The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCave Springs RD
CrossesI-65
Location2.4 Miles West of US 31W
RouteCounty Highway 1238
CountyHart County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.24389, -85.92694
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length315 ft (96 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic186 (2011)
Projected traffic186 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Cave Springs RD over I-65 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cave Springs RD over I-65 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 2024.

How much traffic does Cave Springs RD over I-65 carry?

About 186 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Cave Springs RD over I-65?

The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Cave Springs RD over I-65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.