US Bridges

I-64 over Dry Run

Fair

Shelby County, Kentucky · 0.20 MI E of Ky 55 · Structure no. 106B00063N

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
58,420
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 over Dry Run is a concrete culvert carrying I-64 over Dry Run in Shelby County, Kentucky. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 65 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 58,420 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 72,440 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 246 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesI-64
CrossesDry Run
Location0.20 MI E of Ky 55
RouteInterstate 64
Coordinates38.19111, -85.26694
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating98.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width246 ft (75.1 m)
Roadway width135 ft (41.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58,420 (2023)
Projected traffic72,440 by 2043
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-64 over Dry Run built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is I-64 over Dry Run 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I-64 over Dry Run carry?

About 58,420 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is I-64 over Dry Run?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 246 ft wide.

Who owns I-64 over Dry Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.