US Bridges

I-64 over Prewitt-Grassy Lick RD

Poor

Montgomery County, Kentucky · Ebl 1.2 MI E of Clark Cl · Structure no. 087B00024R

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,764
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 over Prewitt-Grassy Lick RD is a concrete tee beam carrying I-64 over Prewitt-Grassy Lick RD in Montgomery County, Kentucky. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 12,764 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,827 by 2042. The structure is 159 ft (48.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-64
CrossesPrewitt-Grassy Lick RD
LocationEbl 1.2 MI E of Clark Cl
RouteInterstate 64
CountyMontgomery County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.06333, -84.02056
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating97.6 US tons
Inventory rating58.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length159 ft (48.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,764 (2022)
Projected traffic15,827 by 2042
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$703,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-64 over Prewitt-Grassy Lick RD built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-64 over Prewitt-Grassy Lick RD in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does I-64 over Prewitt-Grassy Lick RD carry?

About 12,764 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I-64 over Prewitt-Grassy Lick RD?

The structure is 159 ft (48.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns I-64 over Prewitt-Grassy Lick RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.