US Bridges

I-65 & Ramp over Mud Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 1.75 MI N of Bullitt Cl · Structure no. 056B00305N

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
105,630
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 & Ramp over Mud Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-65 & Ramp over Mud Creek in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 105,630 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 116,193 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 170 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65 & Ramp
CrossesMud Creek
Location1.75 MI N of Bullitt Cl
RouteInterstate 65
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.11139, -85.70139
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width170 ft (51.8 m)
Roadway width170 ft (51.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105,630 (2023)
Projected traffic116,193 by 2043
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-65 & Ramp over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-65 & Ramp over Mud Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does I-65 & Ramp over Mud Creek carry?

About 105,630 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is I-65 & Ramp over Mud Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 170 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 & Ramp over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.