US-68 over Town Branch
FairLogan County, Kentucky · 3.47MI. W JCT US 68X Wst · Structure no. 071B00095R
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 478 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,017
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-68 over Town Branch is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-68 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 478 ft (145.7 m) long and 41 ft wide.
Location
No coordinates are recorded for this structure.
Condition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-68 over Town Branch built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-68 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 over Town Branch carry?
About 4,017 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is US-68 over Town Branch?
The structure is 478 ft (145.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns US-68 over Town Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.