US Bridges

Wades Mill RD over I-64

FairPosted for load

Clark County, Kentucky · 2.25 MI N of JCT US 60 · Structure no. 025B00060N

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
234 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
115
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wades Mill RD over I-64 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Wades Mill RD over I-64 in Clark County, Kentucky. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 115 vehicles a day, projected to reach 115 by 2039. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWades Mill RD
CrossesI-64
Location2.25 MI N of JCT US 60
RouteCounty Highway 1020
CountyClark County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.05667, -84.04806
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (2019)
Projected traffic115 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wades Mill RD over I-64 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wades Mill RD 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Wades Mill RD over I-64 carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Wades Mill RD over I-64?

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Wades Mill RD over I-64?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.