US Bridges

Ky 1065 over I-65

Poor

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 1.15 MI W of Ky 61 · Structure no. 056B00307N

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
432 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25,143
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 1065 over I-65 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 1065 over I-65 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 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 25,143 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,143 by 2043. The structure is 432 ft (131.7 m) long and 111 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 1065
CrossesI-65
Location1.15 MI W of Ky 61
RouteState Highway 1065
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.13694, -85.70694
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionOctober 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length432 ft (131.7 m)
Longest span173 ft (52.6 m)
Deck width111 ft (33.9 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,143 (2023)
Projected traffic25,143 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 1065 over I-65 built?

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

What condition is Ky 1065 over I-65 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Ky 1065 over I-65 carry?

About 25,143 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ky 1065 over I-65?

The structure is 432 ft (131.7 m) long with a longest span of 173 ft (52.6 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 1065 over I-65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.