US Bridges

I-64 over US 60 @counts Crossroads

Fair

Carter County, Kentucky · Ebl 5 MI E of Ky 2 Ntrch · Structure no. 022B00087R

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,030
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 over US 60 @counts Crossroads is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-64 over US 60 @counts Crossroads in Carter County, Kentucky. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 8,030 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,957 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-64
CrossesUS 60 @counts Crossroads
LocationEbl 5 MI E of Ky 2 Ntrch
RouteInterstate 64
CountyCarter County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.32583, -83.11833
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.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.8 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,030 (2023)
Projected traffic9,957 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$712,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-64 over US 60 @counts Crossroads built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-64 over US 60 @counts Crossroads 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 US 60 @counts Crossroads carry?

About 8,030 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is I-64 over US 60 @counts Crossroads?

The structure is 150 ft (45.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-64 over US 60 @counts Crossroads?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.