US Bridges

I-64 over North Elkhorn Ck.

Fair

Fayette County, Kentucky · .90 MI East of I-75S Ntrc · Structure no. 034B00093N

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40,192
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 over North Elkhorn Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying I-64 over North Elkhorn Ck. 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 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 40,192 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,838 by 2037. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-64
CrossesNorth Elkhorn Ck.
Location.90 MI East of I-75S Ntrc
RouteInterstate 64
CountyFayette County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.05806, -84.415
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 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 North Elkhorn Ck. built?

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

What condition is I-64 over North Elkhorn Ck. 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 I-64 over North Elkhorn Ck. carry?

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

How long is I-64 over North Elkhorn Ck.?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns I-64 over North Elkhorn Ck.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.