I-64 EB over Kentucky River & Ky 1659
PoorPosted for loadFranklin County, Kentucky · 2.3 MI E of US 127 · Structure no. 037B00052R
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 774 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25,984
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-64 EB over Kentucky River & Ky 1659 is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying I-64 EB over Kentucky River & Ky 1659 in Franklin 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 25,984 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,220 by 2043. The structure is 774 ft (236 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-64 EB over Kentucky River & Ky 1659 built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-64 EB over Kentucky River & Ky 1659 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does I-64 EB over Kentucky River & Ky 1659 carry?
About 25,984 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is I-64 EB over Kentucky River & Ky 1659?
The structure is 774 ft (236 m) long with a longest span of 315 ft (96 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns I-64 EB over Kentucky River & Ky 1659?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.