US Bridges

Ky 1171; Salem RD over I-65

Good

Simpson County, Kentucky · 12.1 MI N of State Line · Structure no. 107B00049N

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
255 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
303
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 1171; Salem RD over I-65 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 1171; Salem RD 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 303 vehicles a day, projected to reach 303 by 2043. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKy 1171; Salem RD
CrossesI-65
Location12.1 MI N of State Line
RouteState Highway 1171
CountySimpson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.795, -86.47472
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating94.4 US tons
Inventory rating56.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic303 (2023)
Projected traffic303 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 1171; Salem RD over I-65 built?

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

What condition is Ky 1171; Salem RD 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 Ky 1171; Salem RD over I-65 carry?

About 303 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Ky 1171; Salem RD over I-65?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 1171; Salem RD over I-65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.