US Bridges

I-64 over Bullskin Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Kentucky · 1.75 MI E of Ky 1848 · Structure no. 106B00110N

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
254 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50,900
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 over Bullskin Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-64 over Bullskin Creek in Shelby County, Kentucky. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 50,900 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,116 by 2031. The structure is 254 ft (77.3 m) long and 130 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.9 mi (98 km).

Location

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CarriesI-64
CrossesBullskin Creek
Location1.75 MI E of Ky 1848
RouteInterstate 64
CountyShelby County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.20278, -85.31611
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length254 ft (77.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width130 ft (39.5 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,900 (2011)
Projected traffic63,116 by 2031
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.9 mi (98 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-64 over Bullskin Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

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

About 50,900 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I-64 over Bullskin Creek?

The structure is 254 ft (77.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 130 ft wide.

Who owns I-64 over Bullskin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.