US Bridges

I-64 EB over Beals Branch RD

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 2.0 MI E of Cannons LN · Structure no. 056B00147R

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
41,497
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 EB over Beals Branch RD is a concrete frame carrying I-64 EB over Beals Branch RD in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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 41,497 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,647 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-64 EB
CrossesBeals Branch RD
Location2.0 MI E of Cannons LN
RouteInterstate 64
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.24222, -85.69444
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.4 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (23 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,497 (2022)
Projected traffic45,647 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$370,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-64 EB over Beals Branch RD built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-64 EB over Beals Branch 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 EB over Beals Branch RD carry?

About 41,497 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-64 EB over Beals Branch RD?

The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-64 EB over Beals Branch RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.