US Bridges

William H. Natcher over Ky 764

Fair

Ohio County, Kentucky · Sbl 1.1 MI S-Daviess Cl · Structure no. 092B00067L

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
168 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,789
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

William H. Natcher over Ky 764 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying William H. Natcher over Ky 764 in Ohio County, Kentucky. It was built in 1971, 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 4,789 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,938 by 2043. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWilliam H. Natcher
CrossesKy 764
LocationSbl 1.1 MI S-Daviess Cl
RouteInterstate 165
CountyOhio County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.59194, -86.96556
Functional classRural 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 inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating103.5 US tons
Inventory rating62.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,789 (2023)
Projected traffic5,938 by 2043
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 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 William H. Natcher over Ky 764 built?

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

What condition is William H. Natcher over Ky 764 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does William H. Natcher over Ky 764 carry?

About 4,789 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is William H. Natcher over Ky 764?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns William H. Natcher over Ky 764?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.