US Bridges

KY-207 over I-64 @ 177.548

Fair

Carter County, Kentucky · 2.3 MI N of JCT US 60 · Structure no. 022B00021N

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
204 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
239
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-207 over I-64 @ 177.548 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-207 over I-64 @ 177.548 in Carter County, Kentucky. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 239 vehicles a day, projected to reach 239 by 2042. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-207
CrossesI-64 @ 177.548
Location2.3 MI N of JCT US 60
RouteState Highway 207
CountyCarter County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.37, -82.84
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic239 (2022)
Projected traffic239 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 KY-207 over I-64 @ 177.548 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-207 over I-64 @ 177.548 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does KY-207 over I-64 @ 177.548 carry?

About 239 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-207 over I-64 @ 177.548?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns KY-207 over I-64 @ 177.548?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.