US Bridges

I-64-10 Nc over Salt Well Creek

Fair

Bath County, Kentucky · Wbl 2.3MI E-Montgomery Cl · Structure no. 006B00052L

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
212 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,438
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64-10 Nc over Salt Well Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-64-10 Nc over Salt Well Creek in Bath County, Kentucky. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 11,438 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,183 by 2042. The structure is 212 ft (64.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-64-10 Nc
CrossesSalt Well Creek
LocationWbl 2.3MI E-Montgomery Cl
RouteInterstate 64
Coordinates38.1125, -83.80611
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length212 ft (64.5 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,438 (2022)
Projected traffic14,183 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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-64-10 Nc over Salt Well Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-64-10 Nc over Salt Well Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I-64-10 Nc over Salt Well Creek carry?

About 11,438 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-64-10 Nc over Salt Well Creek?

The structure is 212 ft (64.5 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-64-10 Nc over Salt Well Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.