US Bridges

I-64 Nc over CR 5224 + N.Fk.Tripltt C

Fair

Rowan County, Kentucky · Wbl .8 MI W of Ky 32 Ntrc · Structure no. 103B00055L

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
402 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,271
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 Nc over CR 5224 + N.Fk.Tripltt C is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-64 Nc over CR 5224 + N.Fk.Tripltt C 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 402 ft (122.5 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 Nc
CrossesCR 5224 + N.Fk.Tripltt C
LocationWbl .8 MI W of Ky 32 Ntrc
RouteInterstate 64
CountyRowan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.18778, -83.49472
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length402 ft (122.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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$1.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-64 Nc over CR 5224 + N.Fk.Tripltt C built?

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

What condition is I-64 Nc over CR 5224 + N.Fk.Tripltt C 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 Nc over CR 5224 + N.Fk.Tripltt C carry?

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

How long is I-64 Nc over CR 5224 + N.Fk.Tripltt C?

The structure is 402 ft (122.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns I-64 Nc over CR 5224 + N.Fk.Tripltt C?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.