US Bridges

US-231 over Interstate 65

Fair

Warren County, Kentucky · 9.1 M N of County Line · Structure no. 114B00102N

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
228 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30,249
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-231 over Interstate 65 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-231 over Interstate 65 in Warren County, Kentucky. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 30,249 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,249 by 2043. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 225 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-231
CrossesInterstate 65
Location9.1 M N of County Line
RouteU.S. Route 231
Coordinates36.93472, -86.41806
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating103.1 US tons
Inventory rating79.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.8 m)
Deck width225 ft (68.5 m)
Roadway width221 ft (67.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,249 (2023)
Projected traffic30,249 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
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 US-231 over Interstate 65 built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-231 over Interstate 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does US-231 over Interstate 65 carry?

About 30,249 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US-231 over Interstate 65?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.8 m) and a deck 225 ft wide.

Who owns US-231 over Interstate 65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.