US Bridges

I-64 over Pope Lick

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.90 MI W of I-265 · Structure no. 056B00051N

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
87,351
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 over Pope Lick is a concrete culvert carrying I-64 over Pope Lick in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1963, 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 87,351 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 96,086 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 269 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI-64
CrossesPope Lick
Location0.90 MI W of I-265
RouteInterstate 64
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.22333, -85.5225
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
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 rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating70.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width269 ft (82 m)
Roadway width114 ft (34.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic87,351 (2023)
Projected traffic96,086 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-64 over Pope Lick built?

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

What condition is I-64 over Pope Lick 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 Pope Lick carry?

About 87,351 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I-64 over Pope Lick?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 269 ft wide.

Who owns I-64 over Pope Lick?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.