US Bridges

Peden Mill Road over I-65

Good

Simpson County, Kentucky · 3.09 MI N of State Line · Structure no. 107B00044N

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
245 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
401
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peden Mill Road over I-65 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Peden Mill Road over I-65 in Simpson County, Kentucky. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 401 vehicles a day, projected to reach 401 by 2042. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesPeden Mill Road
CrossesI-65
Location3.09 MI N of State Line
RouteCounty Highway 1137
Coordinates36.67861, -86.54528
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic401 (2022)
Projected traffic401 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Peden Mill Road over I-65 built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Peden Mill Road 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does Peden Mill Road over I-65 carry?

About 401 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Peden Mill Road over I-65?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Peden Mill Road over I-65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.