US Bridges

U.S. 68/80 over Dry Fork Creek

Fair

Logan County, Kentucky · 5.6 Mi. E JCT Todd Co. · Structure no. 071B00096R

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
254 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,469
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 68/80 over Dry Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 68/80 over Dry 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 2,469 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,469 by 2042. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 46 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesU.S. 68/80
CrossesDry Fork Creek
Location5.6 Mi. E JCT Todd Co.
RouteU.S. Route 68
CountyLogan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.83472, -86.96528
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.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.8 US tons
Inventory rating53.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length254 ft (77.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,469 (2022)
Projected traffic2,469 by 2042
Trucks20%
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 U.S. 68/80 over Dry Fork Creek built?

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

What condition is U.S. 68/80 over Dry 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 U.S. 68/80 over Dry Fork Creek carry?

About 2,469 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 68/80 over Dry Fork Creek?

The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 68/80 over Dry Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.