US Bridges

I-64 over Little Sandy River

Fair

Carter County, Kentucky · .80 MI East of Ky 1+7 Ntr · Structure no. 022B00083R

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
357 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,951
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 over Little Sandy River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying I-64 over Little Sandy River 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 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 10,951 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,579 by 2043. The structure is 357 ft (108.8 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-64
CrossesLittle Sandy River
Location.80 MI East of Ky 1+7 Ntr
RouteInterstate 64
CountyCarter County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.34778, -82.92389
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length357 ft (108.8 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,951 (2023)
Projected traffic13,579 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-64 over Little Sandy River built?

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

What condition is I-64 over Little Sandy River 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 2023.

How much traffic does I-64 over Little Sandy River carry?

About 10,951 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is I-64 over Little Sandy River?

The structure is 357 ft (108.8 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-64 over Little Sandy River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.