US Bridges

I-64 over Hinkston Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Kentucky · .75 MI East of Ky 11 Ntrc · Structure no. 087B00027N

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,671
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 over Hinkston Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-64 over Hinkston Creek in Montgomery County, Kentucky. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 24,671 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,138 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI-64
CrossesHinkston Creek
Location.75 MI East of Ky 11 Ntrc
RouteInterstate 64
CountyMontgomery County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.0825, -83.93417
Functional classUrban 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 2023
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 rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,671 (2022)
Projected traffic27,138 by 2042
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Hinkston Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-64 over Hinkston 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 2023.

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

About 24,671 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I-64 over Hinkston Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m).

Who owns I-64 over Hinkston Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.