US Bridges

I-265 over Fishpool Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.4 MI S of Ky 61 · Structure no. 056B00329N

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
88,437
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-265 over Fishpool Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-265 over Fishpool 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 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 88,437 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 97,280 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long.

Location

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CarriesI-265
CrossesFishpool Creek
Location0.4 MI S of Ky 61
RouteInterstate 265
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.11028, -85.68194
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88,437 (2022)
Projected traffic97,280 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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-265 over Fishpool Creek built?

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

What condition is I-265 over Fishpool 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 2022.

How much traffic does I-265 over Fishpool Creek carry?

About 88,437 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-265 over Fishpool Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m).

Who owns I-265 over Fishpool Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.