US Bridges

I-265 over Trib to Mcneely Lake

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 3.7 MI N of I-65 · Structure no. 056B00370N

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
76,011
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-265 over Trib to Mcneely Lake is a concrete culvert carrying I-265 over Trib to Mcneely Lake in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 76,011 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 83,612 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 252 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI-265
CrossesTrib to Mcneely Lake
Location3.7 MI N of I-65
RouteInterstate 265
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.11944, -85.63528
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width252 ft (76.8 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76,011 (2023)
Projected traffic83,612 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Trib to Mcneely Lake built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-265 over Trib to Mcneely Lake 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 Trib to Mcneely Lake carry?

About 76,011 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-265 over Trib to Mcneely Lake?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 252 ft wide.

Who owns I-265 over Trib to Mcneely Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.