US Bridges

Smyrna Pkwy over I-265

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.3 MI S of Ky 2845 · Structure no. 056B00369N

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
282 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,623
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smyrna Pkwy over I-265 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Smyrna Pkwy over I-265 in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 12,623 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,623 by 2038. The structure is 282 ft (85.9 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSmyrna Pkwy
CrossesI-265
Location0.3 MI S of Ky 2845
RouteCounty Highway 1004
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.11806, -85.64361
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 rating110 US tons
Inventory rating84 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length282 ft (85.9 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.4 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.8 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,623 (2018)
Projected traffic12,623 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Smyrna Pkwy over I-265 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smyrna Pkwy over I-265 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 Smyrna Pkwy over I-265 carry?

About 12,623 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Smyrna Pkwy over I-265?

The structure is 282 ft (85.9 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.4 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns Smyrna Pkwy over I-265?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.