US Bridges

I-264 over Farnsley RD

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.25 MI E of Ky 1934 · Structure no. 056B00231N

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
226 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
51,998
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-264 over Farnsley RD is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-264 over Farnsley RD in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 54 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 51,998 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,197 by 2041. The structure is 226 ft (69 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesI-264
CrossesFarnsley RD
Location0.25 MI E of Ky 1934
RouteInterstate 264
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.20306, -85.8275
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length226 ft (69 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.8 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51,998 (2021)
Projected traffic57,197 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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$1.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-264 over Farnsley RD built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is I-264 over Farnsley 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does I-264 over Farnsley RD carry?

About 51,998 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-264 over Farnsley RD?

The structure is 226 ft (69 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.8 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns I-264 over Farnsley RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.