US Bridges

KY-799 over I-64 @ 145.924

Fair

Rowan County, Kentucky · 2 MI SE of JCT Ky 377 · Structure no. 103B00032N

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
286 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
535
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-799 over I-64 @ 145.924 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying KY-799 over I-64 @ 145.924 in Rowan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 535 vehicles a day, projected to reach 535 by 2041. The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-799
CrossesI-64 @ 145.924
Location2 MI SE of JCT Ky 377
RouteState Highway 799
CountyRowan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.275, -83.37833
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure5 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
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating63.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length286 ft (87.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic535 (2021)
Projected traffic535 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 KY-799 over I-64 @ 145.924 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-799 over I-64 @ 145.924 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 KY-799 over I-64 @ 145.924 carry?

About 535 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-799 over I-64 @ 145.924?

The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns KY-799 over I-64 @ 145.924?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.