US Bridges

US-68-10 over Clear Fork Creek

Fair

Logan County, Kentucky · 1.6 Mi. W JCT Warren Co. · Structure no. 071B00090L

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
264 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,188
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-68-10 over Clear Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US-68-10 over Clear Fork Creek in Logan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 6,188 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,188 by 2042. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS-68-10
CrossesClear Fork Creek
Location1.6 Mi. W JCT Warren Co.
RouteU.S. Route 68
CountyLogan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.89167, -86.64444
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.6 US tons
Inventory rating53.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,188 (2022)
Projected traffic6,188 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US-68-10 over Clear Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-68-10 over Clear Fork 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does US-68-10 over Clear Fork Creek carry?

About 6,188 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US-68-10 over Clear Fork Creek?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US-68-10 over Clear Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.