US Bridges

I-64 (east) over US 421

Fair

Woodford County, Kentucky · Ebl .2M W of Ky 341 Ntrch · Structure no. 120B00022R

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
246 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,454
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 (east) over US 421 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-64 (east) over US 421 in Woodford County, Kentucky. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 19,454 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,123 by 2041. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-64 (east)
CrossesUS 421
LocationEbl .2M W of Ky 341 Ntrch
RouteInterstate 64
CountyWoodford County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.16, -84.68306
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,454 (2021)
Projected traffic24,123 by 2041
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-64 (east) over US 421 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-64 (east) over US 421 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does I-64 (east) over US 421 carry?

About 19,454 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is I-64 (east) over US 421?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-64 (east) over US 421?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.