US Bridges

I-64 over Flat Fork Creek

Fair

Carter County, Kentucky · 2.8 MI East of Rowan Cl · Structure no. 022B00094N

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

About this bridge

I-64 over Flat Fork Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-64 over Flat Fork Creek 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 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 334 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesI-64
CrossesFlat Fork Creek
Location2.8 MI East of Rowan Cl
RouteInterstate 64
CountyCarter County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.30528, -83.28639
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating110 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width334 ft (101.8 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
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-64 over Flat Fork Creek built?

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

What condition is I-64 over Flat Fork 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does I-64 over Flat Fork Creek carry?

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

How long is I-64 over Flat Fork Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 334 ft wide.

Who owns I-64 over Flat Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.