US Bridges

I-64 over Strodes Creek

Fair

Clark County, Kentucky · .2 MI W of Ky 1958 Intrch · Structure no. 025B00052N

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40,128
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 over Strodes Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-64 over Strodes Creek in Clark County, Kentucky. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 63 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 40,128 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,758 by 2037. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesI-64
CrossesStrodes Creek
Location.2 MI W of Ky 1958 Intrch
RouteInterstate 64
CountyClark County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.01222, -84.21194
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 inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,128 (2017)
Projected traffic49,758 by 2037
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure6
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 Strodes Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is I-64 over Strodes 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 October 2021.

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

About 40,128 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-64 over Strodes Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns I-64 over Strodes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.