US Bridges

I-64 over Trib to Floyds Fork

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 1.4 MI E of I-265 · Structure no. 056B00050N

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
67,709
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 over Trib to Floyds Fork is a concrete culvert carrying I-64 over Trib to Floyds Fork in Jefferson 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 67,709 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 83,959 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 232 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI-64
CrossesTrib to Floyds Fork
Location1.4 MI E of I-265
RouteInterstate 64
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.22194, -85.48056
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.
Culvert5 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
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width232 ft (70.7 m)
Roadway width124 ft (37.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67,709 (2023)
Projected traffic83,959 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure6
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 over Trib to Floyds Fork built?

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

What condition is I-64 over Trib to Floyds Fork 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 over Trib to Floyds Fork carry?

About 67,709 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is I-64 over Trib to Floyds Fork?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 232 ft wide.

Who owns I-64 over Trib to Floyds Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.