US Bridges

Elrod RD over I-165

Fair

Warren County, Kentucky · .2 MI W of JCT CR 5235 · Structure no. 114B00057N

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2021
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
218 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,571
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elrod RD over I-165 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Elrod RD 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 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 4,571 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,571 by 2043. The structure is 218 ft (66.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesElrod RD
CrossesI-165
Location.2 MI W of JCT CR 5235
RouteCounty Highway 1240
CountyWarren County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.92639, -86.45333
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length218 ft (66.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,571 (2023)
Projected traffic4,571 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Elrod RD over I-165 built?

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

What condition is Elrod RD over I-165 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does Elrod RD over I-165 carry?

About 4,571 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Elrod RD over I-165?

The structure is 218 ft (66.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Elrod RD over I-165?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.