US Bridges

KY-664 over Johnson Creek

Good

Simpson County, Kentucky · .03 MI E of JCT W/KY-1885 · Structure no. 107B00052N

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
766
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-664 over Johnson Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying KY-664 over Johnson Creek in Simpson County, Kentucky. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 766 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 766 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.3 mi (15 km).

CarriesKY-664
CrossesJohnson Creek
Location.03 MI E of JCT W/KY-1885
RouteState Highway 664
Coordinates36.71222, -86.67861
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic766 (2023)
Projected traffic766 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.3 mi (15 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 KY-664 over Johnson Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-664 over Johnson Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does KY-664 over Johnson Creek carry?

About 766 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is KY-664 over Johnson Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns KY-664 over Johnson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.