US Bridges

Bristow RD over I-65

Fair

Warren County, Kentucky · 15.28 MI N OF107/114 Cl · Structure no. 114B00088N

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
243 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
101
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bristow RD over I-65 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Bristow RD over I-65 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 101 vehicles a day, projected to reach 109 by 2026. The structure is 243 ft (74.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBristow RD
CrossesI-65
Location15.28 MI N OF107/114 Cl
RouteCounty Highway 1015
CountyWarren County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.00972, -86.35139
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.4 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 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 length243 ft (74.2 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101 (2006)
Projected traffic109 by 2026
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bristow RD over I-65 built?

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

What condition is Bristow RD 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 2021.

How much traffic does Bristow RD over I-65 carry?

About 101 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Bristow RD over I-65?

The structure is 243 ft (74.2 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Bristow RD over I-65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.