US Bridges

I-64 WB over Ky 1263

Fair

Franklin County, Kentucky · 1.8 MI E of US 127 · Structure no. 037B00058L

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,984
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 WB over Ky 1263 is a concrete tee beam carrying I-64 WB over Ky 1263 in Franklin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 25,984 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,220 by 2043. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-64 WB
CrossesKy 1263
Location1.8 MI E of US 127
RouteInterstate 64
CountyFranklin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.16, -84.85972
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,984 (2023)
Projected traffic32,220 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-64 WB over Ky 1263 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-64 WB over Ky 1263 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I-64 WB over Ky 1263 carry?

About 25,984 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is I-64 WB over Ky 1263?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-64 WB over Ky 1263?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.