US Bridges

Russell Cave Pike over I-75 & I-64

Fair

Fayette County, Kentucky · 1.25 MI N-New Circle-Ky 4 · Structure no. 034B00051N

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2021
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
276 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,949
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Russell Cave Pike over I-75 & I-64 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Russell Cave Pike over I-75 & I-64 in Fayette County, Kentucky. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 4,949 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,949 by 2043. The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRussell Cave Pike
CrossesI-75 & I-64
Location1.25 MI N-New Circle-Ky 4
RouteState Highway 353
CountyFayette County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.08889, -84.46639
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length276 ft (84.1 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,949 (2023)
Projected traffic4,949 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Russell Cave Pike over I-75 & I-64 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Russell Cave Pike over I-75 & 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does Russell Cave Pike over I-75 & I-64 carry?

About 4,949 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Russell Cave Pike over I-75 & I-64?

The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Russell Cave Pike over I-75 & I-64?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.