US Bridges

US-68X over Rjc Railroad

Fair

Logan County, Kentucky · .2 MI E of JCT Ky 1039 · Structure no. 071B00017N

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
247 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,086
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-68X over Rjc Railroad is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US-68X over Rjc Railroad in Logan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 2,086 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,086 by 2042. The structure is 247 ft (75.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-68X
CrossesRjc Railroad
Location.2 MI E of JCT Ky 1039
RouteU.S. Route 68
CountyLogan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.86806, -86.69167
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length247 ft (75.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,086 (2022)
Projected traffic2,086 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-68X over Rjc Railroad built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-68X over Rjc Railroad 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 2023.

How much traffic does US-68X over Rjc Railroad carry?

About 2,086 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is US-68X over Rjc Railroad?

The structure is 247 ft (75.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US-68X over Rjc Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.