US Bridges

I-64 over Fleming Fork Road & Crk

Fair

Carter County, Kentucky · 1.4 MI East of Rowan Cl · Structure no. 022B00084R

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
227 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,434
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 over Fleming Fork Road & Crk is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-64 over Fleming Fork Road & Crk 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 6,434 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,978 by 2042. The structure is 227 ft (69.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-64
CrossesFleming Fork Road & Crk
Location1.4 MI East of Rowan Cl
RouteInterstate 64
CountyCarter County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.29667, -83.31028
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length227 ft (69.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,434 (2022)
Projected traffic7,978 by 2042
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-64 over Fleming Fork Road & Crk built?

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

What condition is I-64 over Fleming Fork Road & Crk 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 I-64 over Fleming Fork Road & Crk carry?

About 6,434 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is I-64 over Fleming Fork Road & Crk?

The structure is 227 ft (69.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-64 over Fleming Fork Road & Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.