US Bridges

I-65 NB over S Floyd ST

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.15 MI N of Muh Ali Blvd · Structure no. 056B00195R

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
42,001
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 NB over S Floyd ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 NB over S Floyd ST 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 42,001 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,201 by 2032. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesI-65 NB
CrossesS Floyd ST
Location0.15 MI N of Muh Ali Blvd
RouteInterstate 65
Coordinates38.25139, -85.74861
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,001 (2012)
Projected traffic46,201 by 2032
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-65 NB over S Floyd ST built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is I-65 NB over S Floyd ST 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does I-65 NB over S Floyd ST carry?

About 42,001 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-65 NB over S Floyd ST?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 NB over S Floyd ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.