US Bridges

I-65 & Ramps over Greasy Ditch

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.2 MI S of Ky 1747 · Structure no. 056B00387N

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
70 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
141,988
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 & Ramps over Greasy Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying I-65 & Ramps over Greasy Ditch in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 141,988 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 156,186 by 2042. The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long and 425 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65 & Ramps
CrossesGreasy Ditch
Location0.2 MI S of Ky 1747
RouteInterstate 65
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.155, -85.71667
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.2 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width425 ft (129.5 m)
Roadway width305 ft (93 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic141,988 (2022)
Projected traffic156,186 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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-65 & Ramps over Greasy Ditch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-65 & Ramps over Greasy Ditch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does I-65 & Ramps over Greasy Ditch carry?

About 141,988 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-65 & Ramps over Greasy Ditch?

The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m) and a deck 425 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 & Ramps over Greasy Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.