US Bridges

KY-2 over I 64

Fair

Carter County, Kentucky · S @jct Ky 59 · Structure no. 022B00067N

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
246 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,039
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2 over I 64 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying KY-2 over I 64 in Carter County, Kentucky. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 3,039 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,039 by 2041. The structure is 246 ft (74.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-2
CrossesI 64
LocationS @jct Ky 59
RouteState Highway 2
CountyCarter County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.33111, -83.20889
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 rating73.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length246 ft (74.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,039 (2021)
Projected traffic3,039 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-2 over I 64 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-2 over I 64 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does KY-2 over I 64 carry?

About 3,039 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is KY-2 over I 64?

The structure is 246 ft (74.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns KY-2 over I 64?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.