US-68 over Johnson Creek
FairFleming County, Kentucky · .35 MI S.W. of Mason Cl · Structure no. 035B00069N
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 215 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,049
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-68 over Johnson Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-68 over Johnson Creek in Fleming County, Kentucky. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5 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 3,049 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,049 by 2042. The structure is 215 ft (65.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.8 mi (114 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-68 over Johnson Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-68 over Johnson 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 2023.
How much traffic does US-68 over Johnson Creek carry?
About 3,049 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is US-68 over Johnson Creek?
The structure is 215 ft (65.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns US-68 over Johnson Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.