Kentucky follows the general road naming and road type guidelines of the USA.
Functional Classification
Urban
| KYTC Functional Class | Qualifier | Corresponding Waze Road Type | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Interstate | None | Freeway | I-65 |
| Principal Arterial - Other Freeways and Expressways | Controlled-access highway | Freeway | KY-841 |
| Principal Arterial - Other | Non-controlled-access highway | Major Highway | Dixie Hwy |
| Urban Minor Arterial | None | Minor Highway | Zorn Ave |
| Urban Collector | Major and Minor | Primary Street | Mellwood Ave |
| Urban Street | None | Street |
Rural Coming Soon
| KYTC Functional Class | Qualifier | Corresponding Waze Road Type | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rural Interstate | None | Freeway | I-64 |
| Principal Arterial - Other Freeways and Expressways | Controlled-access highway | Freeway | Blue Grass Pkwy |
| Principal Arterial - Other | Non-controlled-access highway | Major Highway | Franfort Rd |
| Rural Minor Arterial | None | Minor Highway | Keene Rd |
| Rural Major Collector | None | Minor Highway | Keene Rd |
| Rural Minor Collector | None | Primary Street | Military Pike |
| Rural Street | None | Street |