US Bridges

Rehl RD over I-265

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.5 MI W of S Pope Lick · Structure no. 056B00086N

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
184 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,130
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rehl RD over I-265 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rehl RD over I-265 in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 5 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 3,130 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,779 by 2034. The structure is 184 ft (56.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRehl RD
CrossesI-265
Location0.5 MI W of S Pope Lick
RouteCounty Highway 1006
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.20583, -85.50722
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length184 ft (56.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,130 (2014)
Projected traffic5,779 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rehl RD over I-265 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rehl RD over I-265 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Rehl RD over I-265 carry?

About 3,130 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Rehl RD over I-265?

The structure is 184 ft (56.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Rehl RD over I-265?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.