US Bridges

I-65 over Barren River

Fair

Warren County, Kentucky · 26.44 MI N of Tenn. Line · Structure no. 114B00095N

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
620 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
68,824
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 over Barren River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 over Barren River 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 5 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 68,824 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 75,706 by 2042. The structure is 620 ft (189 m) long and 128 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65
CrossesBarren River
Location26.44 MI N of Tenn. Line
RouteInterstate 65
CountyWarren County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.98861, -86.385
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length620 ft (189 m)
Longest span250 ft (76.2 m)
Deck width128 ft (39 m)
Roadway width122 ft (37.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68,824 (2022)
Projected traffic75,706 by 2042
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Barren River built?

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

What condition is I-65 over Barren River 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 I-65 over Barren River carry?

About 68,824 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is I-65 over Barren River?

The structure is 620 ft (189 m) long with a longest span of 250 ft (76.2 m) and a deck 128 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 over Barren River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.