US Bridges

I-64-10 Nc over Licking River

Fair

Bath County, Kentucky · Wbl on Rowan - Bath Cl · Structure no. 006B00056L

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
305 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,752
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64-10 Nc over Licking River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-64-10 Nc over Licking River 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.

It carries about 9,752 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,092 by 2042. The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long and 38 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-64-10 Nc
CrossesLicking River
LocationWbl on Rowan - Bath Cl
RouteInterstate 64
CountyBath County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.15583, -83.61861
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length305 ft (93 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,752 (2022)
Projected traffic12,092 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-64-10 Nc over Licking River built?

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

What condition is I-64-10 Nc over Licking River 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 2021.

How much traffic does I-64-10 Nc over Licking River carry?

About 9,752 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is I-64-10 Nc over Licking River?

The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns I-64-10 Nc over Licking River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.