US Bridges

I-265 over Chenoweth Run

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.9 MI N of US 60 · Structure no. 056B00335N

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
65,147
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-265 over Chenoweth Run is a concrete culvert carrying I-265 over Chenoweth Run in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 65,147 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,661 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 245 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesI-265
CrossesChenoweth Run
Location0.9 MI N of US 60
RouteInterstate 265
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.25472, -85.5025
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 (11.3 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width245 ft (74.7 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65,147 (2021)
Projected traffic71,661 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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-265 over Chenoweth Run built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-265 over Chenoweth Run 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 2023.

How much traffic does I-265 over Chenoweth Run carry?

About 65,147 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-265 over Chenoweth Run?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 245 ft wide.

Who owns I-265 over Chenoweth Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.