US Bridges

I-64 EB over Clear Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Kentucky · 1.3 MI E of Ky 55 · Structure no. 106B00064R

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
246 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,210
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 EB over Clear Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-64 EB over Clear Creek in Shelby 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 29,210 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,220 by 2043. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 38 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-64 EB
CrossesClear Creek
Location1.3 MI E of Ky 55
RouteInterstate 64
CountyShelby County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.18556, -85.24611
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.3 US tons
Inventory rating55.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,210 (2023)
Projected traffic36,220 by 2043
Trucks21%
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 EB over Clear Creek built?

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

What condition is I-64 EB over Clear 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I-64 EB over Clear Creek carry?

About 29,210 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is I-64 EB over Clear Creek?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns I-64 EB over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.