US Bridges

US 68X (e Main St) over Stoner Creek in Paris

Fair

Bourbon County, Kentucky · .55 MI E JCT KY-627 · Structure no. 009B00045N

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
140 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,447
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 68X (e Main St) over Stoner Creek in Paris is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 68X (e Main St) over Stoner Creek in Paris in Bourbon County, Kentucky. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 5 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 5,447 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,447 by 2042. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 68X (e Main St)
CrossesStoner Creek in Paris
Location.55 MI E JCT KY-627
RouteU.S. Route 68
CountyBourbon County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.21417, -84.24722
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,447 (2022)
Projected traffic5,447 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$665,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 68X (e Main St) over Stoner Creek in Paris built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 68X (e Main St) over Stoner Creek in Paris 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 US 68X (e Main St) over Stoner Creek in Paris carry?

About 5,447 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 68X (e Main St) over Stoner Creek in Paris?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US 68X (e Main St) over Stoner Creek in Paris?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.