US Bridges

I-65 over Bacon Creek

Good

Hart County, Kentucky · 0.1 MI South of Ky 728 · Structure no. 050B00051N

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
205 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
46,546
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 over Bacon Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 over Bacon Creek in Hart County, Kentucky. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 46,546 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,717 by 2043. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 137 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65
CrossesBacon Creek
Location0.1 MI South of Ky 728
RouteInterstate 65
CountyHart County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.37729, -85.88917
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.3 m)
Deck width137 ft (41.9 m)
Roadway width132 ft (40.2 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
CrossesWaterway
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 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 Bacon Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-65 over Bacon Creek 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 Bacon Creek carry?

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

How long is I-65 over Bacon Creek?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.3 m) and a deck 137 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 over Bacon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.