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KY-768 over Cedar Creek

Fair

Adair County, Kentucky · .80 MI Ne. of JCT Ky 55 · Structure no. 001B00041N

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-768 over Cedar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-768 over Cedar 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 330 vehicles a day, projected to reach 330 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-768
CrossesCedar Creek
Location.80 MI Ne. of JCT Ky 55
RouteState Highway 768
CountyAdair County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.02, -85.235
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2023)
Projected traffic330 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Cedar Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-768 over Cedar 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 Cedar Creek carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-768 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns KY-768 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.