US Bridges

I-65 over Green River

Good

Hart County, Kentucky · 3.5 Miles N of Exit 58 · Structure no. 050B00047N

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
707 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
48,207
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 over Green River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 over Green River in Hart County, Kentucky. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 48,207 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,776 by 2041. The structure is 707 ft (215.5 m) long and 130 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65
CrossesGreen River
Location3.5 Miles N of Exit 58
RouteInterstate 65
CountyHart County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.25167, -85.925
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length707 ft (215.5 m)
Longest span210 ft (64 m)
Deck width130 ft (39.5 m)
Roadway width124 ft (37.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,207 (2021)
Projected traffic59,776 by 2041
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-65 over Green River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-65 over Green 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 December 2021.

How much traffic does I-65 over Green River carry?

About 48,207 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is I-65 over Green River?

The structure is 707 ft (215.5 m) long with a longest span of 210 ft (64 m) and a deck 130 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 over Green River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.