US Bridges

I-65 over CSX R/R

Good

Hart County, Kentucky · 0.4 Miles S of Exit 65 · Structure no. 050B00049N

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
131 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
48,207
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 over CSX R/R is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 over CSX R/R 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 131 ft (39.8 m) long and 137 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65
CrossesCSX R/R
Location0.4 Miles S of Exit 65
RouteInterstate 65
CountyHart County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.28944, -85.905
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.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating63.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length131 ft (39.8 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width137 ft (41.9 m)
Roadway width132 ft (40.2 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
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-65 over CSX R/R built?

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

What condition is I-65 over CSX R/R 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 2023.

How much traffic does I-65 over CSX R/R carry?

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

How long is I-65 over CSX R/R?

The structure is 131 ft (39.8 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 137 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 over CSX R/R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.