US Bridges

Ky 1065 over Northern Ditch

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.30 MI E of Ky 1865 · Structure no. 056B00094N

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
215 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
12,629
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 1065 over Northern Ditch is a concrete tee beam carrying Ky 1065 over Northern Ditch in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 71 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 12,629 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,629 by 2035. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 1065
CrossesNorthern Ditch
Location0.30 MI E of Ky 1865
RouteState Highway 1065
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.12611, -85.76917
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,629 (2015)
Projected traffic12,629 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$811,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 1065 over Northern Ditch built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Ky 1065 over Northern Ditch 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Ky 1065 over Northern Ditch carry?

About 12,629 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ky 1065 over Northern Ditch?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 1065 over Northern Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.