I-64 WB over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek
PoorJefferson County, Kentucky · 0.8 MI W of I-264 · Structure no. 056B00052L
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 117 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 31,513
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-64 WB over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-64 WB over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 31,513 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,664 by 2042. The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-64 WB over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-64 WB over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does I-64 WB over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek carry?
About 31,513 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is I-64 WB over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek?
The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I-64 WB over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.