US Bridges

I-64 EB over Captain Frank Road

Fair

Floyd County, Indiana · 00.29 E I-265 · Structure no. 034430

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
32,360
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 EB over Captain Frank Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-64 EB over Captain Frank Road in Floyd County, Indiana. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 60 years old, older than the Indiana 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 32,360 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,560 by 2037. The structure is 126 ft (38.3 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-64 EB
CrossesCaptain Frank Road
Location00.29 E I-265
RouteInterstate 64
CountyFloyd County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.29956, -85.847
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length126 ft (38.3 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,360 (2017)
Projected traffic37,560 by 2037
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-64 EB over Captain Frank Road built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is I-64 EB over Captain Frank Road 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does I-64 EB over Captain Frank Road carry?

About 32,360 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I-64 EB over Captain Frank Road?

The structure is 126 ft (38.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns I-64 EB over Captain Frank Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.