US-68 Nc over Muddy Creek
FairChristian County, Kentucky · 1.7 MI E. of JCT Ky 1349 · Structure no. 024B00135L
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 85 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,732
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-68 Nc over Muddy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US-68 Nc over Muddy Creek in Christian County, Kentucky. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 3,732 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,732 by 2042. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 45 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-68 Nc over Muddy Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-68 Nc over Muddy 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does US-68 Nc over Muddy Creek carry?
About 3,732 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is US-68 Nc over Muddy Creek?
The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns US-68 Nc over Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.