US Bridges

KY-1 over Ky 1 over I-64

Fair

Carter County, Kentucky · .9 MI N of JCT US 60 · Structure no. 022B00157N

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
247 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,945
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1 over Ky 1 over I-64 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying KY-1 over Ky 1 over I-64 in Carter County, Kentucky. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 6,945 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,945 by 2043. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1
CrossesKy 1 over I-64
Location.9 MI N of JCT US 60
RouteState Highway 1
CountyCarter County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.345, -82.94167
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,945 (2023)
Projected traffic6,945 by 2043
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1 over Ky 1 over I-64 built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1 over Ky 1 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1 over Ky 1 over I-64 carry?

About 6,945 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is KY-1 over Ky 1 over I-64?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1 over Ky 1 over I-64?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.