I-65 over Brook ST & Muhammad Ali
PoorJefferson County, Kentucky · 0.15 MI N of E Chestnut · Structure no. 056B00193N
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 351 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 84,001
- 2012 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-65 over Brook ST & Muhammad Ali is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 over Brook ST & Muhammad Ali in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 62 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 84,001 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 92,401 by 2032. The structure is 351 ft (106.9 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Brook ST & Muhammad Ali built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is I-65 over Brook ST & Muhammad Ali 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 Brook ST & Muhammad Ali carry?
About 84,001 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I-65 over Brook ST & Muhammad Ali?
The structure is 351 ft (106.9 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (44 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.
Who owns I-65 over Brook ST & Muhammad Ali?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.