US Bridges

I-64 over Trib to Clear Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Kentucky · 2.0 MI E of Ky 55 · Structure no. 106B00065N

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
58,420
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 over Trib to Clear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-64 over Trib to 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 5 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 58,420 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 72,440 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 150 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI-64
CrossesTrib to Clear Creek
Location2.0 MI E of Ky 55
RouteInterstate 64
CountyShelby County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.185, -85.23472
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width150 ft (45.7 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58,420 (2023)
Projected traffic72,440 by 2043
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Trib to Clear Creek built?

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

What condition is I-64 over Trib to 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 over Trib to Clear Creek carry?

About 58,420 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is I-64 over Trib to Clear Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 150 ft wide.

Who owns I-64 over Trib to Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.