US Bridges

KY-1973 over I-64

FairPosted for load

Fayette County, Kentucky · 1 MI S of JCT Ky 57 · Structure no. 034B00060N

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
256 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,426
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1973 over I-64 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying KY-1973 over I-64 in Fayette County, Kentucky. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,426 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,426 by 2042. The structure is 256 ft (77.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1973
CrossesI-64
Location1 MI S of JCT Ky 57
RouteState Highway 1973
CountyFayette County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.0525, -84.35333
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length256 ft (77.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,426 (2022)
Projected traffic1,426 by 2042
Trucks6%
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 KY-1973 over I-64 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1973 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1973 over I-64 carry?

About 1,426 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is KY-1973 over I-64?

The structure is 256 ft (77.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1973 over I-64?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.