US Bridges

I-265 over Pope Lick

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 1.1 MI S of I-64 · Structure no. 056B00097N

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
71,346
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-265 over Pope Lick is a concrete culvert carrying I-265 over Pope Lick 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 71,346 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 78,480 by 2039. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 223 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesI-265
CrossesPope Lick
Location1.1 MI S of I-64
RouteInterstate 265
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.2075, -85.50694
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating110 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width223 ft (68 m)
Roadway width102 ft (31.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71,346 (2019)
Projected traffic78,480 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-265 over Pope Lick built?

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

What condition is I-265 over Pope Lick 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 I-265 over Pope Lick carry?

About 71,346 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-265 over Pope Lick?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 223 ft wide.

Who owns I-265 over Pope Lick?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.