US Bridges

Ky 1065 over CSX Railroad & Ky 3080

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.5 MI E of Ky 1020 · Structure no. 056B00290N

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
940 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,629
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 1065 over CSX Railroad & Ky 3080 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Ky 1065 over CSX Railroad & Ky 3080 in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 28,629 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,629 by 2043. The structure is 940 ft (286.6 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 1065
CrossesCSX Railroad & Ky 3080
Location0.5 MI E of Ky 1020
RouteState Highway 1065
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.12889, -85.74083
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+10 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length940 ft (286.6 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.8 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.8 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,629 (2023)
Projected traffic28,629 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$9.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 1065 over CSX Railroad & Ky 3080 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 1065 over CSX Railroad & Ky 3080 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 CSX Railroad & Ky 3080 carry?

About 28,629 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ky 1065 over CSX Railroad & Ky 3080?

The structure is 940 ft (286.6 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.8 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 1065 over CSX Railroad & Ky 3080?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.