US Bridges

I-264 over Weicher Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.25 MI E of Ky 1932 · Structure no. 056B00260N

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
166,324
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-264 over Weicher Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-264 over Weicher Creek in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 74 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 166,324 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 182,956 by 2038. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 199 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesI-264
CrossesWeicher Creek
Location0.25 MI E of Ky 1932
RouteInterstate 264
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.23028, -85.63278
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width199 ft (60.7 m)
Roadway width184 ft (56.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic166,324 (2018)
Projected traffic182,956 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure11
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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-264 over Weicher Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is I-264 over Weicher Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I-264 over Weicher Creek carry?

About 166,324 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I-264 over Weicher Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 199 ft wide.

Who owns I-264 over Weicher Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.