US Bridges

I-64 Nc over Ky 32

Fair

Rowan County, Kentucky · Wbl @ky 32-MOREHEAD-NTRCH · Structure no. 103B00056L

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
156 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,434
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 Nc over Ky 32 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-64 Nc over Ky 32 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 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 6,434 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,978 by 2042. The structure is 156 ft (47.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-64 Nc
CrossesKy 32
LocationWbl @ky 32-MOREHEAD-NTRCH
RouteInterstate 64
CountyRowan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.19222, -83.47861
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 inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length156 ft (47.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,434 (2022)
Projected traffic7,978 by 2042
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$752,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-64 Nc over Ky 32 built?

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

What condition is I-64 Nc over Ky 32 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 2022.

How much traffic does I-64 Nc over Ky 32 carry?

About 6,434 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is I-64 Nc over Ky 32?

The structure is 156 ft (47.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-64 Nc over Ky 32?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.