US Bridges

I-64 over Somerset Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Kentucky · 1.0 MI West of Ky 11 Ntrc · Structure no. 087B00026N

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,528
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 over Somerset Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-64 over Somerset Creek in Montgomery County, Kentucky. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 25,528 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,654 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesI-64
CrossesSomerset Creek
Location1.0 MI West of Ky 11 Ntrc
RouteInterstate 64
CountyMontgomery County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.07444, -83.97056
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 inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,528 (2022)
Projected traffic31,654 by 2042
Trucks19%
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 Somerset Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-64 over Somerset 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 July 2021.

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

About 25,528 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I-64 over Somerset Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m).

Who owns I-64 over Somerset Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.