US 68 over Sinking Fork
FairChristian County, Kentucky · .57 Mi.E JCT Ky 1349 · Structure no. 024B00136L
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 168 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,732
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 68 over Sinking Fork is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 68 over Sinking Fork 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 168 ft (51.3 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 over Sinking Fork built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 68 over Sinking Fork 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 Sinking Fork carry?
About 3,732 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is US 68 over Sinking Fork?
The structure is 168 ft (51.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns US 68 over Sinking Fork?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.