US Bridges

I-65 NB Off Ramp over Southern Ditch

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.15 MI S of Ky 1065 · Structure no. 056B00486N

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
71 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
132,809
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 NB Off Ramp over Southern Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying I-65 NB Off Ramp over Southern Ditch in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 132,809 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 146,089 by 2041. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65 NB Off Ramp
CrossesSouthern Ditch
Location0.15 MI S of Ky 1065
RouteInterstate 65
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.13472, -85.70306
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic132,809 (2021)
Projected traffic146,089 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 NB Off Ramp over Southern Ditch built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-65 NB Off Ramp over Southern 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 2022.

How much traffic does I-65 NB Off Ramp over Southern Ditch carry?

About 132,809 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-65 NB Off Ramp over Southern Ditch?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns I-65 NB Off Ramp over Southern Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.