US Bridges

I-64 WB over Captain Frank Road

Fair

Floyd County, Indiana · 00.29 E I-265 · Structure no. 034440

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
220 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30,550
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 WB over Captain Frank Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-64 WB 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 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 30,550 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,460 by 2037. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-64 WB
CrossesCaptain Frank Road
Location00.29 E I-265
RouteInterstate 64
CountyFloyd County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.30036, -85.84642
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.1 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,550 (2017)
Projected traffic35,460 by 2037
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
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 WB 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 WB 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 WB over Captain Frank Road carry?

About 30,550 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

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

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.1 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns I-64 WB over Captain Frank Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.