US Bridges

Ky 1268 over Hickman Creek

Good

Jessamine County, Kentucky · 2.7 MI S JCT US 27 · Structure no. 057B00035N

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
278
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 1268 over Hickman Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Ky 1268 over Hickman Creek in Jessamine County, Kentucky. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 278 vehicles a day, projected to reach 278 by 2041. The structure is 135 ft (41.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 1268
CrossesHickman Creek
Location2.7 MI S JCT US 27
RouteState Highway 1268
CountyJessamine County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.78722, -84.58611
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length135 ft (41.2 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic278 (2021)
Projected traffic278 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 1268 over Hickman Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 1268 over Hickman Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does Ky 1268 over Hickman Creek carry?

About 278 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Ky 1268 over Hickman Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.2 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 1268 over Hickman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.