US Bridges

KY-768 over Russell Creek

Fair

Adair County, Kentucky · .40 MI W of Nn-Jct Ky 61 · Structure no. 001B00047N

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
246 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
727
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-768 over Russell Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-768 over Russell Creek in Adair County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 727 vehicles a day, projected to reach 727 by 2041. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-768
CrossesRussell Creek
Location.40 MI W of Nn-Jct Ky 61
RouteState Highway 768
CountyAdair County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.12528, -85.40417
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic727 (2021)
Projected traffic727 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$630,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-768 over Russell Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-768 over Russell 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does KY-768 over Russell Creek carry?

About 727 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-768 over Russell Creek?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-768 over Russell Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.