US Bridges

Ky 1065 over Wet Woods Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 450 Ft E of Grade LN · Structure no. 056B00464N

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,143
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 1065 over Wet Woods Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ky 1065 over Wet Woods Creek in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 25,143 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,143 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesKy 1065
CrossesWet Woods Creek
Location450 Ft E of Grade LN
RouteState Highway 1065
Coordinates38.13028, -85.73556
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
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 inspectionFebruary 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 spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width112 ft (34 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,143 (2023)
Projected traffic25,143 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 1065 over Wet Woods Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 1065 over Wet Woods 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 2024.

How much traffic does Ky 1065 over Wet Woods Creek carry?

About 25,143 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ky 1065 over Wet Woods Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 1065 over Wet Woods Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.