I-64 over Salt Well Creek
FairBath County, Kentucky · Ebl 2.3 MI E-Montgomry Cl · Structure no. 006B00052R
- Built
- 1966
- 59 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 over Salt Well Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-64 over Salt Well Creek in Bath County, Kentucky. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-64 over Salt Well Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-64 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 over Salt Well Creek carry?
About 11,438 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is I-64 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 over Salt Well Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.