US Bridges

Payne ST over I-64

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.2 MI N of Lexington RD · Structure no. 056B00150N

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
187 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,478
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Payne ST over I-64 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Payne ST over I-64 in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,478 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,478 by 2043. The structure is 187 ft (57.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPayne ST
CrossesI-64
Location0.2 MI N of Lexington RD
RouteCity Street 1007
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.25222, -85.71778
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length187 ft (57.1 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,478 (2023)
Projected traffic4,478 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Payne ST over I-64 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Payne ST over I-64 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 Payne ST over I-64 carry?

About 4,478 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Payne ST over I-64?

The structure is 187 ft (57.1 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Payne ST over I-64?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.