US Bridges

I-64 over Ky 1704

Fair

Carter County, Kentucky · 2 MI E of Ky 2 Ntrch · Structure no. 022B00091R

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
156 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,672
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 over Ky 1704 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-64 over Ky 1704 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 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 6,672 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,273 by 2043. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 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
CrossesKy 1704
Location2 MI E of Ky 2 Ntrch
RouteInterstate 64
CountyCarter County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.32444, -83.1775
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,672 (2023)
Projected traffic8,273 by 2043
Trucks26%
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$741,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-64 over Ky 1704 built?

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

What condition is I-64 over Ky 1704 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does I-64 over Ky 1704 carry?

About 6,672 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is I-64 over Ky 1704?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-64 over Ky 1704?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.