Old US-68 over Hinkston Creek
PoorBourbon County, Kentucky · .2 MI E of JCT Ky 1893 · Structure no. 009B00012N
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 290 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,517
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old US-68 over Hinkston Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Old US-68 over 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,517 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,517 by 2042. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 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 Hinkston Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old US-68 over Hinkston Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Old US-68 over Hinkston Creek carry?
About 1,517 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Old US-68 over Hinkston Creek?
The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Old US-68 over Hinkston Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.