US Bridges

I-64 over Bull Fork Crk & Road

Fair

Rowan County, Kentucky · Ebl 2.4 MI W of KY32 Ntrc · Structure no. 103B00054R

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
426 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,271
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 over Bull Fork Crk & Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-64 over Bull Fork Crk & Road 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 10,271 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,736 by 2042. The structure is 426 ft (129.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-64
CrossesBull Fork Crk & Road
LocationEbl 2.4 MI W of KY32 Ntrc
RouteInterstate 64
CountyRowan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.18611, -83.52333
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length426 ft (129.7 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,271 (2022)
Projected traffic12,736 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-64 over Bull Fork Crk & Road built?

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

What condition is I-64 over Bull Fork Crk & Road 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-64 over Bull Fork Crk & Road carry?

About 10,271 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is I-64 over Bull Fork Crk & Road?

The structure is 426 ft (129.7 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns I-64 over Bull Fork Crk & Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.