US Bridges

I-64 (west) over South Elkhorn Creek

Fair

Woodford County, Kentucky · Wbl at Scott-Woodford Cl · Structure no. 120B00024L

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
165 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,379
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 (west) over South Elkhorn Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-64 (west) over South Elkhorn Creek in Woodford County, Kentucky. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 19,379 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24,030 by 2041. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-64 (west)
CrossesSouth Elkhorn Creek
LocationWbl at Scott-Woodford Cl
RouteInterstate 64
CountyWoodford County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.16111, -84.64444
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,379 (2021)
Projected traffic24,030 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 (west) over South Elkhorn Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-64 (west) over South Elkhorn 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does I-64 (west) over South Elkhorn Creek carry?

About 19,379 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is I-64 (west) over South Elkhorn Creek?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-64 (west) over South Elkhorn Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.