US Bridges

S Park RD over I-65 & Ramps

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.8 MI E of Minor LN · Structure no. 056B00306N

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
385 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,034
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Park RD over I-65 & Ramps is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Park RD over I-65 & Ramps 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 4,034 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,034 by 2040. The structure is 385 ft (117.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesS Park RD
CrossesI-65 & Ramps
Location0.8 MI E of Minor LN
RouteCounty Highway 1001
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.11917, -85.70194
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure5 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
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length385 ft (117.3 m)
Longest span159 ft (48.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,034 (2020)
Projected traffic4,034 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S Park RD over I-65 & Ramps built?

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

What condition is S Park RD over I-65 & Ramps 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 S Park RD over I-65 & Ramps carry?

About 4,034 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is S Park RD over I-65 & Ramps?

The structure is 385 ft (117.3 m) long with a longest span of 159 ft (48.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns S Park RD over I-65 & Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.