US Bridges

US 68 over Hinkston Creek

Fair

Bourbon County, Kentucky · .5 M E of Ky 1893 · Structure no. 009B00076N

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
163 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,759
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 68 over Hinkston Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 68 over Hinkston Creek in Bourbon County, Kentucky. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 6,759 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,759 by 2042. The structure is 163 ft (49.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 68
CrossesHinkston Creek
Location.5 M E of Ky 1893
RouteU.S. Route 68
CountyBourbon County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.30139, -84.15472
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating95 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length163 ft (49.8 m)
Longest span156 ft (47.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,759 (2022)
Projected traffic6,759 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 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 over Hinkston Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 68 over 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 US 68 over Hinkston Creek carry?

About 6,759 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 68 over Hinkston Creek?

The structure is 163 ft (49.8 m) long with a longest span of 156 ft (47.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 68 over Hinkston Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.