US Bridges

Ky 1848 over I-64

Fair

Shelby County, Kentucky · 1 MI S of US 60 · Structure no. 106B00104N

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
263 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,038
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 1848 over I-64 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 1848 over I-64 in Shelby County, Kentucky. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 11,038 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,038 by 2041. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 1848
CrossesI-64
Location1 MI S of US 60
RouteState Highway 1848
CountyShelby County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.20778, -85.34778
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating100.9 US tons
Inventory rating60.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length263 ft (80.2 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.1 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,038 (2021)
Projected traffic11,038 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 1848 over I-64 built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 1848 over I-64 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 2021.

How much traffic does Ky 1848 over I-64 carry?

About 11,038 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Ky 1848 over I-64?

The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 1848 over I-64?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.