US Bridges

North Stepstone RD over I 64

FairPosted for load

Bath County, Kentucky · 3.3 MI SW of JCT US 60 · Structure no. 006B00049N

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
202 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
255
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Stepstone RD over I 64 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying North Stepstone RD over I 64 in Bath County, Kentucky. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 255 vehicles a day, projected to reach 255 by 2031. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Stepstone RD
CrossesI 64
Location3.3 MI SW of JCT US 60
RouteCounty Highway 1219
CountyBath County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.10472, -83.82889
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic255 (2011)
Projected traffic255 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Stepstone RD over I 64 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Stepstone RD over I 64 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does North Stepstone RD over I 64 carry?

About 255 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is North Stepstone RD over I 64?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns North Stepstone RD over I 64?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.