US Bridges

I-65 over Ky 446

Fair

Warren County, Kentucky · 14.27 MI N of 114/107 Cl · Structure no. 114B00087N

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
283 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
66,508
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 over Ky 446 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I-65 over Ky 446 in Warren County, Kentucky. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 66,508 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 82,469 by 2043. The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long and 134 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65
CrossesKy 446
Location14.27 MI N of 114/107 Cl
RouteInterstate 65
CountyWarren County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.00583, -86.36861
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
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 rating75.8 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length283 ft (86.3 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width134 ft (40.8 m)
Roadway width120 ft (36.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66,508 (2023)
Projected traffic82,469 by 2043
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-65 over Ky 446 built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-65 over Ky 446 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 2024.

How much traffic does I-65 over Ky 446 carry?

About 66,508 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is I-65 over Ky 446?

The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 134 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 over Ky 446?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.