US Bridges

US 68 over Trib. of Beaver Creek

Fair

Barren County, Kentucky · 0.58 Mi. E. of US 68/80 · Structure no. 005B00098N

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,133
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 68 over Trib. of Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 68 over Trib. of 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 9,133 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,133 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 68
CrossesTrib. of Beaver Creek
Location0.58 Mi. E. of US 68/80
RouteU.S. Route 68
CountyBarren County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.01806, -85.94444
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,133 (2021)
Projected traffic9,133 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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 over Trib. of Beaver Creek built?

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

What condition is US 68 over Trib. of 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 2022.

How much traffic does US 68 over Trib. of Beaver Creek carry?

About 9,133 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 68 over Trib. of Beaver Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 68 over Trib. of Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.