US Bridges

Ky 224 over I-65

Good

Larue County, Kentucky · 0.4 Mile East of US-31W · Structure no. 062B00056N

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
257 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,942
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 224 over I-65 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 224 over I-65 in Larue County, Kentucky. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,942 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,942 by 2041. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesKy 224
CrossesI-65
Location0.4 Mile East of US-31W
RouteState Highway 224
Coordinates37.45833, -85.88278
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length257 ft (78.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,942 (2021)
Projected traffic1,942 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 224 over I-65 built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 224 over I-65 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Ky 224 over I-65 carry?

About 1,942 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Ky 224 over I-65?

The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 224 over I-65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.