US Bridges

Ky 1065 over Cedar Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 100 Ft E of US 31E · Structure no. 056B00383N

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,609
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 1065 over Cedar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ky 1065 over Cedar Creek 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 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 8,609 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,609 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 1065
CrossesCedar Creek
Location100 Ft E of US 31E
RouteState Highway 1065
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.15, -85.58694
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionFebruary 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 length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,609 (2019)
Projected traffic8,609 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 1065 over Cedar Creek built?

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

What condition is Ky 1065 over Cedar 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does Ky 1065 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 8,609 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ky 1065 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Ky 1065 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.