US Bridges

US 68/80 over Beaver Creek

Fair

Barren County, Kentucky · 0.6 Mi. W. of US 31E · Structure no. 005B00096L

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
488 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,895
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 68/80 over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 68/80 over Beaver Creek in Barren County, Kentucky. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 2,895 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,895 by 2042. The structure is 488 ft (148.7 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 68/80
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location0.6 Mi. W. of US 31E
RouteU.S. Route 68
CountyBarren County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.03444, -85.91667
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length488 ft (148.7 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,895 (2022)
Projected traffic2,895 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 US 68/80 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 68/80 over Beaver 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 68/80 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 2,895 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 68/80 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 488 ft (148.7 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 68/80 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.