US Bridges

US 68 over Seaboard Railroad

Good

Barren County, Kentucky · 0.29 Mi. E. of West Main · Structure no. 005B00097L

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,567
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 68 over Seaboard Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 68 over Seaboard Railroad 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 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 4,567 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,567 by 2041. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesUS 68
CrossesSeaboard Railroad
Location0.29 Mi. E. of West Main
RouteU.S. Route 68
Coordinates37.01472, -85.95
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,567 (2021)
Projected traffic4,567 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 68 over Seaboard Railroad built?

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

What condition is US 68 over Seaboard Railroad 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 68 over Seaboard Railroad carry?

About 4,567 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 68 over Seaboard Railroad?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 68 over Seaboard Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.