US Bridges

US-68 over Green River

FairPosted for load

Green County, Kentucky · .30 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 417 · Structure no. 044B00010N

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
691 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
7,775
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-68 over Green River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US-68 over Green River in Green County, Kentucky. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 7,775 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,775 by 2042. The structure is 691 ft (210.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-68
CrossesGreen River
Location.30 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 417
RouteU.S. Route 68
CountyGreen County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.25444, -85.50278
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 20
Structure length691 ft (210.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,775 (2022)
Projected traffic7,775 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-68 over Green River built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-68 over Green River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US-68 over Green River carry?

About 7,775 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US-68 over Green River?

The structure is 691 ft (210.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US-68 over Green River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.