US Bridges

I-64 & Ky 2817 over Trib to S Benson Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Kentucky · 1.6 MI W of US 127 · Structure no. 037B00061N

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
43,091
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 & Ky 2817 over Trib to S Benson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-64 & Ky 2817 over Trib to S 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 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 43,091 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,432 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 245 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI-64 & Ky 2817
CrossesTrib to S Benson Creek
Location1.6 MI W of US 127
RouteInterstate 64
CountyFranklin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.15639, -84.92306
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating85.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width245 ft (74.8 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,091 (2023)
Projected traffic53,432 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 & Ky 2817 over Trib to S Benson Creek built?

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

What condition is I-64 & Ky 2817 over Trib to S 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 2022.

How much traffic does I-64 & Ky 2817 over Trib to S Benson Creek carry?

About 43,091 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is I-64 & Ky 2817 over Trib to S Benson Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 245 ft wide.

Who owns I-64 & Ky 2817 over Trib to S Benson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.