US Bridges

Fearing RD over I 64

FairPosted for load

Bath County, Kentucky · .2 MI S of JCT Ky 1629 · Structure no. 006B00051N

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
263 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
176
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fearing RD over I 64 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Fearing RD over I 64 in Bath County, Kentucky. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 176 vehicles a day, projected to reach 176 by 2029. The structure is 263 ft (80.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFearing RD
CrossesI 64
Location.2 MI S of JCT Ky 1629
RouteCounty Highway 1100
CountyBath County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.15278, -83.69222
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.8 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length263 ft (80.3 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic176 (2009)
Projected traffic176 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Fearing RD over I 64 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fearing 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 Fearing RD over I 64 carry?

About 176 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Fearing RD over I 64?

The structure is 263 ft (80.3 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Fearing RD over I 64?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.