I-65 over US-31W
Hart County, Kentucky · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- I-65 over US-31W in Hart County, Kentucky, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 23,273 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 24 of the 57 inventoried bridges in Hart County rated good (42.1%); 1 (1.8%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated December 2022, on a 48-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete single box beam |
| Length | about 180 ft |
| Location | 0.1 Miles S of Exit 65 |
| NBI structure number | 050B00050R |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | December 2022 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 48 months |
| Scour (item 113) | N: not over a waterway |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Kentucky department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Hart County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-65 over Green River | 2015 | 48,207 | Good |
| I-65 over CSX R/R | 2015 | 48,207 | Good |
| I-65 over Ky-2756 | 1964 | 46,546 | Fair |
| I-65 over Bacon Creek | 2016 | 46,546 | Good |
| I-65 over US-31W | 2015 | 23,273 | Good |
| US-31W over Green River | 1938 | 8,755 | Fair |
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