US Bridges

KY-101 over I-65

Fair

Warren County, Kentucky · 0.58 MI N of US 68/80 · Structure no. 114B00092N

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
255 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,949
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-101 over I-65 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying KY-101 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 4,949 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,949 by 2042. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-101
CrossesI-65
Location0.58 MI N of US 68/80
RouteState Highway 101
CountyWarren County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.04194, -86.20972
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating67.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 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 length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,949 (2022)
Projected traffic4,949 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 KY-101 over I-65 built?

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

What condition is KY-101 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 KY-101 over I-65 carry?

About 4,949 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is KY-101 over I-65?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns KY-101 over I-65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.