US Bridges

Ky 88 over I-65

Good

Hart County, Kentucky · 0.1 MI South of 63MM · Structure no. 050B00048N

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
277 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,741
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 88 over I-65 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 88 over I-65 in Hart County, Kentucky. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 2,741 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,741 by 2041. The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 88
CrossesI-65
Location0.1 MI South of 63MM
RouteState Highway 88
CountyHart County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.275, -85.91306
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length277 ft (84.4 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,741 (2021)
Projected traffic2,741 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Ky 88 over I-65 built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 88 over I-65 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 2024.

How much traffic does Ky 88 over I-65 carry?

About 2,741 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Ky 88 over I-65?

The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 88 over I-65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.