US Bridges

Ky 1747 over I-65

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.75 MI N of Grade LN · Structure no. 056B00388N

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
403 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,199
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 1747 over I-65 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 1747 over I-65 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 11,199 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,199 by 2040. The structure is 403 ft (122.7 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 1747
CrossesI-65
Location0.75 MI N of Grade LN
RouteState Highway 1747
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.15778, -85.71861
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 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
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 rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length403 ft (122.7 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.3 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.3 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,199 (2020)
Projected traffic11,199 by 2040
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Ky 1747 over I-65 built?

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

What condition is Ky 1747 over I-65 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 Ky 1747 over I-65 carry?

About 11,199 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Ky 1747 over I-65?

The structure is 403 ft (122.7 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.3 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 1747 over I-65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.