I-64 EB over Kentucky River & Ky 1659

Poor Condition63 years old25,984 vehicles/day

Location

StateKentucky
CountyFranklin
Location2.3 Mi E Of US 127
CarriesI-64 EB
CrossesKentucky River & Ky 1659
Coordinates38.16083, -84.85167

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck4 (Poor)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignGirder and Floorbeam
Total Length774.3 ft (236 m)
Max Span315.0 ft (96 m)
Deck Width34.4 ft (10.5 m)
Deck Area2,478 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1963

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic25,984 (2023)
Truck Traffic18%
Lanes On Bridge2
Lanes Under Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionOctober 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number037B00052R

Nearby Bridges

I-64 WB over Kentucky River & Ky 1659 0.1 mi Poor I-64 WB over Ky 1263 0.4 mi Fair I-64 EB over Ky 1263 0.5 mi Fair Ky 676 (e-w Conn) over Old Rr/mt Bike Path 1.4 mi Fair Ky 676 (e-w Conn) over Kentucky River & Ky 1263 1.4 mi Fair Ky 420 over Cedar Run 1.5 mi Good Ky 420 & Ky 1263 over Cedar Run 1.5 mi Fair Ky 676 (e-w Conn) over Cedar Run 1.6 mi Fair I-64 WB over Ky 420 & Cedar Run 1.6 mi Fair I-64 EB over Ky 420 & Cedar Run 1.6 mi Fair