US Bridges

KY-1968 over South Elkhorn Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Kentucky · 1.9 Mi. East of JCT US 60 · Structure no. 034B00161N

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
687
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1968 over South Elkhorn Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-1968 over South Elkhorn Creek in Fayette County, Kentucky. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 687 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 687 by 2042. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1968
CrossesSouth Elkhorn Creek
Location1.9 Mi. East of JCT US 60
RouteState Highway 1968
CountyFayette County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.02583, -84.61806
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating90.7 US tons
Inventory rating54.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic687 (2022)
Projected traffic687 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1968 over South Elkhorn Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1968 over South Elkhorn 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1968 over South Elkhorn Creek carry?

About 687 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is KY-1968 over South Elkhorn Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1968 over South Elkhorn Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.