US Bridges

I-64 over Wilson Creek

Fair

Carter County, Kentucky · Ebl 1.9 MI W of Ky 207 Op · Structure no. 022B00097R

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,951
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 over Wilson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-64 over Wilson Creek in Carter County, Kentucky. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 5 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 10,951 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,579 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long.

Location

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CarriesI-64
CrossesWilson Creek
LocationEbl 1.9 MI W of Ky 207 Op
RouteInterstate 64
CountyCarter County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.36222, -82.87444
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100.1 US tons
Inventory rating60.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,951 (2023)
Projected traffic13,579 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Wilson Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-64 over Wilson 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I-64 over Wilson Creek carry?

About 10,951 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is I-64 over Wilson Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m).

Who owns I-64 over Wilson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.