US Bridges

W 64 Nc over Royster Road

Fair

Fayette County, Kentucky · 2.1 Mi. E. JCT I-64&I-75 · Structure no. 034B00152L

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,096
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 64 Nc over Royster Road is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying W 64 Nc over Royster Road in Fayette County, Kentucky. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 20,096 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,919 by 2037. The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesW 64 Nc
CrossesRoyster Road
Location2.1 Mi. E. JCT I-64&I-75
RouteInterstate 64
CountyFayette County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.06139, -84.40111
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length173 ft (52.6 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,096 (2017)
Projected traffic24,919 by 2037
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was W 64 Nc over Royster Road built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 64 Nc over Royster Road 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 W 64 Nc over Royster Road carry?

About 20,096 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is W 64 Nc over Royster Road?

The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns W 64 Nc over Royster Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.