US Bridges

US-68X over Rjc Railroad

Poor

Logan County, Kentucky · .3 MI West of JCT Ky 2146 · Structure no. 071B00047N

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
364 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
7,976
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-68X over Rjc Railroad is a concrete tee beam carrying US-68X over Rjc Railroad in Logan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 7,976 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,976 by 2041. The structure is 364 ft (110.9 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesUS-68X
CrossesRjc Railroad
Location.3 MI West of JCT Ky 2146
RouteU.S. Route 68
Coordinates36.84528, -86.89556
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length364 ft (110.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,976 (2021)
Projected traffic7,976 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
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$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-68X over Rjc Railroad built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-68X over Rjc Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

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

About 7,976 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US-68X over Rjc Railroad?

The structure is 364 ft (110.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US-68X over Rjc Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.