US Bridges

KY-164 over I 24

Fair

Christian County, Kentucky · I-24 Op .70 MI N JCT KY11 · Structure no. 024B00123N

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
243 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,060
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-164 over I 24 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying KY-164 over I 24 in Christian County, Kentucky. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 1,060 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,060 by 2037. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-164
CrossesI 24
LocationI-24 Op .70 MI N JCT KY11
RouteState Highway 164
CountyChristian County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.80639, -87.61694
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.8 US tons
Inventory rating62.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,060 (2017)
Projected traffic1,060 by 2037
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-164 over I 24 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-164 over I 24 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does KY-164 over I 24 carry?

About 1,060 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is KY-164 over I 24?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns KY-164 over I 24?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.