US Bridges

I-64 over David Fork

Fair

Fayette County, Kentucky · 1.8 MI East of I-75S Ntrc · Structure no. 034B00091N

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40,192
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 over David Fork is a concrete culvert carrying I-64 over David Fork 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.

It carries about 40,192 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,838 by 2037. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-64
CrossesDavid Fork
Location1.8 MI East of I-75S Ntrc
RouteInterstate 64
CountyFayette County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.06111, -84.40222
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating74.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,192 (2017)
Projected traffic49,838 by 2037
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-64 over David Fork built?

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

What condition is I-64 over David Fork 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 I-64 over David Fork carry?

About 40,192 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I-64 over David Fork?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m).

Who owns I-64 over David Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.