I-64 WB over Benson Creek
FairFranklin County, Kentucky · 0.5 MI W of Ky 151 · Structure no. 037B00059L
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 300 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23,973
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-64 WB over Benson Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-64 WB over Benson Creek in Franklin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 23,973 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,727 by 2043. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-64 WB over Benson Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-64 WB over Benson Creek 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 Benson Creek carry?
About 23,973 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is I-64 WB over Benson Creek?
The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns I-64 WB over Benson Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.