US Bridges

KY-968 over Koger Creek

FairPosted for load

Clinton County, Kentucky · .50 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 415 · Structure no. 027B00009N

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-968 over Koger Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-968 over Koger Creek in Clinton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2041. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-968
CrossesKoger Creek
Location.50 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 415
RouteState Highway 968
CountyClinton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.66028, -85.06417
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2021)
Projected traffic120 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 KY-968 over Koger Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-968 over Koger 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does KY-968 over Koger Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-968 over Koger Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-968 over Koger Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.