US Bridges

I-64 over Ky 966

Fair

Boyd County, Kentucky · Ebl .60 MI E of US 60 Ntr · Structure no. 010B00011R

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2021
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
212 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,904
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 over Ky 966 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-64 over Ky 966 in Boyd County, Kentucky. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 8,904 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,041 by 2043. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-64
CrossesKy 966
LocationEbl .60 MI E of US 60 Ntr
RouteInterstate 64
CountyBoyd County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.36639, -82.76083
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.8 US tons
Inventory rating45.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,904 (2023)
Projected traffic11,041 by 2043
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$948,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-64 over Ky 966 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-64 over Ky 966 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 2021.

How much traffic does I-64 over Ky 966 carry?

About 8,904 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is I-64 over Ky 966?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns I-64 over Ky 966?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.