US Bridges

US-68 over Pennyrile Parkway

Fair

Christian County, Kentucky · .4 MI NE of JCT US 41 · Structure no. 024B00116N

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
166 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,993
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-68 over Pennyrile Parkway is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US-68 over Pennyrile Parkway in Christian County, Kentucky. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 6,993 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,993 by 2038. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-68
CrossesPennyrile Parkway
Location.4 MI NE of JCT US 41
RouteU.S. Route 68
CountyChristian County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.86167, -87.47278
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.7 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,993 (2018)
Projected traffic6,993 by 2038
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-68 over Pennyrile Parkway built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-68 over Pennyrile Parkway 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US-68 over Pennyrile Parkway carry?

About 6,993 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US-68 over Pennyrile Parkway?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns US-68 over Pennyrile Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.