US Bridges

I-64 WB over Tucker Station RD

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 1.2 MI W of I-265 · Structure no. 056B00039L

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
43,676
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 WB over Tucker Station RD is a concrete tee beam carrying I-64 WB over Tucker Station RD in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 62 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 43,676 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,043 by 2043. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI-64 WB
CrossesTucker Station RD
Location1.2 MI W of I-265
RouteInterstate 64
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.22361, -85.5275
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,676 (2023)
Projected traffic48,043 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-64 WB over Tucker Station RD built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is I-64 WB over Tucker Station RD 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I-64 WB over Tucker Station RD carry?

About 43,676 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I-64 WB over Tucker Station RD?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns I-64 WB over Tucker Station RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.