US Bridges

Three Springs Road over I-165

GoodPosted for load

Warren County, Kentucky · 2 MI S of JCT US 231 · Structure no. 114B00050N

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
225 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,678
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Three Springs Road over I-165 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Three Springs Road over I-165 in Warren County, Kentucky. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 9,678 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,678 by 2041. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesThree Springs Road
CrossesI-165
Location2 MI S of JCT US 231
RouteState Highway 884
Coordinates36.91417, -86.44
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,678 (2021)
Projected traffic9,678 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Three Springs Road over I-165 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Three Springs Road over I-165 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Three Springs Road over I-165 carry?

About 9,678 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Three Springs Road over I-165?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Three Springs Road over I-165?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.