Old US-68 over Br Hinkston Creek
FairBourbon County, Kentucky · .1 MI W of JCT Ky 1893 · Structure no. 009B00010N
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,517
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old US-68 over Br Hinkston Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old US-68 over Br Hinkston Creek in Bourbon 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 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 1,517 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,517 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old US-68 over Br Hinkston Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old US-68 over Br Hinkston 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Old US-68 over Br Hinkston Creek carry?
About 1,517 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Old US-68 over Br Hinkston Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).
Who owns Old US-68 over Br Hinkston Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.