I-64 over Barrett Creek
FairCarter County, Kentucky · .55 MI West of Ky 1+7 Ntr · Structure no. 022B00096R
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 159 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,030
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-64 over Barrett Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-64 over Barrett 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 8,030 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,957 by 2043. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-64 over Barrett Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-64 over Barrett 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 Barrett Creek carry?
About 8,030 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is I-64 over Barrett Creek?
The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I-64 over Barrett Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.