US Bridges

Cemetery Road over I-65

Fair

Warren County, Kentucky · 2.4 MI E of 31W Bypass · Structure no. 114B00083N

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
259 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
28,878
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cemetery Road over I-65 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cemetery Road over I-65 in Warren County, Kentucky. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 28,878 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,878 by 2043. The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCemetery Road
CrossesI-65
Location2.4 MI E of 31W Bypass
RouteState Highway 234
CountyWarren County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.97778, -86.39083
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length259 ft (78.9 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.5 m)
Roadway width99 ft (30.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,878 (2023)
Projected traffic28,878 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Cemetery Road over I-65 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cemetery Road over I-65 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Cemetery Road over I-65 carry?

About 28,878 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cemetery Road over I-65?

The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns Cemetery Road over I-65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.