US Bridges

US 68 Paris Bypass over Unnamed Stream

Fair

Bourbon County, Kentucky · .2 M W of Peacock RD · Structure no. 009B00074N

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,847
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 68 Paris Bypass over Unnamed Stream is a concrete culvert carrying US 68 Paris Bypass over Unnamed Stream in Bourbon County, Kentucky. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 50 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 13,847 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13,847 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 68 Paris Bypass
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location.2 M W of Peacock RD
RouteU.S. Route 68
Coordinates38.22528, -84.25889
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,847 (2023)
Projected traffic13,847 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Paris Bypass over Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is US 68 Paris Bypass over Unnamed Stream 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 68 Paris Bypass over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 13,847 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is US 68 Paris Bypass over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m).

Who owns US 68 Paris Bypass over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.