I-65 over Hill CSX RR & Burnett
PoorJefferson County, Kentucky · 1.0 MI N of US 60A · Structure no. 056B00179N
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 340 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 122,766
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-65 over Hill CSX RR & Burnett is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 over Hill CSX RR & Burnett in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 68 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 122,766 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 135,042 by 2043. The structure is 340 ft (103.7 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-65 over Hill CSX RR & Burnett built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is I-65 over Hill CSX RR & Burnett in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does I-65 over Hill CSX RR & Burnett carry?
About 122,766 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I-65 over Hill CSX RR & Burnett?
The structure is 340 ft (103.7 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.
Who owns I-65 over Hill CSX RR & Burnett?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.