US Bridges

I-64 West over Ky 180

Fair

Boyd County, Kentucky · WB over KY180 Interchange · Structure no. 010B00073L

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
246 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,230
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 West over Ky 180 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-64 West over Ky 180 in Boyd County, Kentucky. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 10,230 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,685 by 2043. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-64 West
CrossesKy 180
LocationWB over KY180 Interchange
RouteInterstate 64
CountyBoyd County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.36944, -82.69889
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.1 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,230 (2023)
Projected traffic12,685 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-64 West over Ky 180 built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-64 West over Ky 180 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 West over Ky 180 carry?

About 10,230 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is I-64 West over Ky 180?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-64 West over Ky 180?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.