US Bridges

I-64 over Hickman Branch

Fair

Franklin County, Kentucky · 1.15 MI E of US 60 · Structure no. 037B00062N

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
38,908
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 over Hickman Branch is a concrete culvert carrying I-64 over Hickman Branch in Franklin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 38,908 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,245 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 439 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-64
CrossesHickman Branch
Location1.15 MI E of US 60
RouteInterstate 64
CountyFranklin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.17333, -84.78694
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating110 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width439 ft (133.7 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,908 (2021)
Projected traffic48,245 by 2041
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-64 over Hickman Branch built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-64 over Hickman Branch 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 over Hickman Branch carry?

About 38,908 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is I-64 over Hickman Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 439 ft wide.

Who owns I-64 over Hickman Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.