US Bridges

US-68-10 over Town Branch

Fair

Logan County, Kentucky · 3.47MI. W JCT US 68X Wst · Structure no. 071B00095L

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
484 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,017
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-68-10 over Town Branch is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-68-10 over Town Branch in Logan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 4,017 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,017 by 2042. The structure is 484 ft (147.5 m) long and 41 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS-68-10
CrossesTown Branch
Location3.47MI. W JCT US 68X Wst
RouteU.S. Route 68
CountyLogan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.86667, -86.87833
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100.2 US tons
Inventory rating60.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length484 ft (147.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,017 (2022)
Projected traffic4,017 by 2042
Trucks21%
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 Town Branch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-68-10 over Town Branch 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 Town Branch carry?

About 4,017 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US-68-10 over Town Branch?

The structure is 484 ft (147.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US-68-10 over Town Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.