US Bridges

KY-768 over Glens Fork

Good

Adair County, Kentucky · .10 MI West of JCT Ky 55 · Structure no. 001B00042N

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
306
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-768 over Glens Fork is a concrete culvert carrying KY-768 over Glens Fork 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 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 306 vehicles a day, projected to reach 306 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-768
CrossesGlens Fork
Location.10 MI West of JCT Ky 55
RouteState Highway 768
CountyAdair County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.01194, -85.25028
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic306 (2023)
Projected traffic306 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Glens Fork built?

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

What condition is KY-768 over Glens Fork 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does KY-768 over Glens Fork carry?

About 306 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-768 over Glens Fork?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns KY-768 over Glens Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.