US Bridges

I-64 WB over S Benson Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Kentucky · 1.4 MI E of Ky 151 · Structure no. 037B00113L

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
229 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,546
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 WB over S Benson Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-64 WB over S Benson Creek in Franklin County, Kentucky. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger 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 21,546 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,716 by 2043. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-64 WB
CrossesS Benson Creek
Location1.4 MI E of Ky 151
RouteInterstate 64
CountyFranklin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.14944, -84.96528
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,546 (2023)
Projected traffic26,716 by 2043
Trucks20%
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 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 WB over S Benson Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-64 WB over 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 2024.

How much traffic does I-64 WB over S Benson Creek carry?

About 21,546 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is I-64 WB over S Benson Creek?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns I-64 WB over S Benson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.