US Bridges

I-64 over Saltwell Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Kentucky · .50 MI West of Bath Cl · Structure no. 087B00028N

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,875
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 over Saltwell Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-64 over Saltwell Creek in Montgomery County, Kentucky. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 22,875 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,365 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesI-64
CrossesSaltwell Creek
Location.50 MI West of Bath Cl
RouteInterstate 64
CountyMontgomery County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.09917, -83.85111
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 length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,875 (2022)
Projected traffic28,365 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Saltwell Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-64 over Saltwell 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 Saltwell Creek carry?

About 22,875 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-64 over Saltwell Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns I-64 over Saltwell Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.