US Bridges

I-264 over Ky 1020 (southern Pkwy)

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.95 MI E of Ky 1865 · Structure no. 056B00414N

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
117,000
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-264 over Ky 1020 (southern Pkwy) is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-264 over Ky 1020 (southern Pkwy) in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 117,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 128,700 by 2031. The structure is 210 ft (64.1 m) long and 141 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-264
CrossesKy 1020 (southern Pkwy)
Location0.95 MI E of Ky 1865
RouteInterstate 264
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.19, -85.76667
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length210 ft (64.1 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.6 m)
Deck width141 ft (43 m)
Roadway width135 ft (41.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic117,000 (2011)
Projected traffic128,700 by 2031
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-264 over Ky 1020 (southern Pkwy) built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-264 over Ky 1020 (southern Pkwy) 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 Ky 1020 (southern Pkwy) carry?

About 117,000 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-264 over Ky 1020 (southern Pkwy)?

The structure is 210 ft (64.1 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.6 m) and a deck 141 ft wide.

Who owns I-264 over Ky 1020 (southern Pkwy)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.