US Bridges

I-64 over Smith Run & Smith Run RD

Fair

Carter County, Kentucky · 2 MI W of Ky 2 Ntrch · Structure no. 022B00090N

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,868
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 over Smith Run & Smith Run RD is a concrete culvert carrying I-64 over Smith Run & Smith Run RD in Carter County, Kentucky. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 12,868 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,956 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 234 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesI-64
CrossesSmith Run & Smith Run RD
Location2 MI W of Ky 2 Ntrch
RouteInterstate 64
CountyCarter County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.31694, -83.24111
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
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width234 ft (71.3 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,868 (2022)
Projected traffic15,956 by 2042
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$75,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-64 over Smith Run & Smith Run RD built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-64 over Smith Run & Smith Run RD 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I-64 over Smith Run & Smith Run RD carry?

About 12,868 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is I-64 over Smith Run & Smith Run RD?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 234 ft wide.

Who owns I-64 over Smith Run & Smith Run RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.