US Bridges

I-265 NB over Harrods Creek & River RD

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 1 MI S of Ky/In ST Line · Structure no. 056T00941R

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,232 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
36,878
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-265 NB over Harrods Creek & River RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-265 NB over Harrods Creek & River RD in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 36,878 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42,409 by 2038. The structure is 1,232 ft (375.5 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-265 NB
CrossesHarrods Creek & River RD
Location1 MI S of Ky/In ST Line
RouteState Highway 841
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.33111, -85.62944
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length1,232 ft (375.5 m)
Longest span350 ft (106.7 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck44 ft (13.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,878 (2018)
Projected traffic42,409 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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-265 NB over Harrods Creek & River RD built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-265 NB over Harrods Creek & River RD 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-265 NB over Harrods Creek & River RD carry?

About 36,878 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is I-265 NB over Harrods Creek & River RD?

The structure is 1,232 ft (375.5 m) long with a longest span of 350 ft (106.7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns I-265 NB over Harrods Creek & River RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the State Toll Authority.