US Bridges

I-64 EB over Benson Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Kentucky · 0.5 MI W of Ky 151 · Structure no. 037B00059R

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 EB over Benson Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-64 EB 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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CarriesI-64 EB
CrossesBenson Creek
Location0.5 MI W of Ky 151
RouteInterstate 64
CountyFranklin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.14444, -84.99972
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,973 (2023)
Projected traffic29,727 by 2043
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 EB over Benson Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-64 EB 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 EB over Benson Creek carry?

About 23,973 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I-64 EB 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 EB over Benson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.