US Bridges

Interstate 64 Nc over CSX RR & Vanderpool RD

Fair

Boyd County, Kentucky · Wbl .20 MI E of US 23 Ntr · Structure no. 010B00010L

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
252 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,582
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 64 Nc over CSX RR & Vanderpool RD is a concrete tee beam carrying Interstate 64 Nc over CSX RR & Vanderpool RD in Boyd County, Kentucky. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 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 11,582 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,362 by 2043. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 64 Nc
CrossesCSX RR & Vanderpool RD
LocationWbl .20 MI E of US 23 Ntr
RouteInterstate 64
Coordinates38.38056, -82.60056
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.
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 inspectionOctober 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 rating103.8 US tons
Inventory rating62.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,582 (2023)
Projected traffic14,362 by 2043
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 64 Nc over CSX RR & Vanderpool RD built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 64 Nc over CSX RR & Vanderpool RD 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 64 Nc over CSX RR & Vanderpool RD carry?

About 11,582 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 64 Nc over CSX RR & Vanderpool RD?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 64 Nc over CSX RR & Vanderpool RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.