US Bridges

KY-768 over Dry Fk of Cabin Fk Creek

Fair

Adair County, Kentucky · .35 Mi. Sw. of JCT Ky 92 · Structure no. 001B00040N

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
207
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-768 over Dry Fk of Cabin Fk Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-768 over Dry Fk of Cabin Fk Creek in Adair County, Kentucky. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 207 vehicles a day, projected to reach 207 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-768
CrossesDry Fk of Cabin Fk Creek
Location.35 Mi. Sw. of JCT Ky 92
RouteState Highway 768
CountyAdair County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.02556, -85.2125
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic207 (2022)
Projected traffic207 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 KY-768 over Dry Fk of Cabin Fk Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-768 over Dry Fk of Cabin Fk 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does KY-768 over Dry Fk of Cabin Fk Creek carry?

About 207 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-768 over Dry Fk of Cabin Fk Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-768 over Dry Fk of Cabin Fk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.