US Bridges

Old U.S. 68 over South Elkhorn Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Kentucky · .1 MI W-Jct US 68 · Structure no. 034C00046N

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,282
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old U.S. 68 over South Elkhorn Creek is a masonry culvert carrying Old U.S. 68 over South Elkhorn Creek in Fayette County, Kentucky. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 105 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.

It carries about 1,282 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,681 by 2026. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOld U.S. 68
CrossesSouth Elkhorn Creek
Location.1 MI W-Jct US 68
RouteCity Street 4618
CountyFayette County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.99583, -84.58611
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,282 (2006)
Projected traffic1,681 by 2026
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Old U.S. 68 over South Elkhorn Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Old U.S. 68 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Old U.S. 68 over South Elkhorn Creek carry?

About 1,282 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Old U.S. 68 over South Elkhorn Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m).

Who owns Old U.S. 68 over South Elkhorn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.