US Bridges

US-68C Access Road over Flat Run Creek

FairPosted for load

Bourbon County, Kentucky · 3.2 MI E of JCT Ky 1940 · Structure no. 009C00087N

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,026
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-68C Access Road over Flat Run Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-68C Access Road over Flat Run Creek in Bourbon County, Kentucky. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6,026 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,026 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-68C Access Road
CrossesFlat Run Creek
Location3.2 MI E of JCT Ky 1940
RouteCounty Highway 1026
CountyBourbon County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.25694, -84.195
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,026 (2013)
Projected traffic6,026 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-68C Access Road over Flat Run Creek built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-68C Access Road over Flat Run 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US-68C Access Road over Flat Run Creek carry?

About 6,026 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US-68C Access Road over Flat Run Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns US-68C Access Road over Flat Run Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.