US Bridges

US 68 Loop No. 1 over Rjc Railroad

PoorPosted for load

Logan County, Kentucky · .2 MI N of W-Jct Old US68 · Structure no. 071C00057N

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
187
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 68 Loop No. 1 over Rjc Railroad is a concrete tee beam carrying US 68 Loop No. 1 over Rjc Railroad in Logan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 187 vehicles a day, projected to reach 187 by 2042. The structure is 147 ft (44.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 68 Loop No. 1
CrossesRjc Railroad
Location.2 MI N of W-Jct Old US68
RouteCounty Highway 1015
CountyLogan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.8675, -86.69556
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.2 US tons
Inventory rating18.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length147 ft (44.7 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic187 (2022)
Projected traffic187 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$482,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 68 Loop No. 1 over Rjc Railroad built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 68 Loop No. 1 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 68 Loop No. 1 over Rjc Railroad carry?

About 187 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is US 68 Loop No. 1 over Rjc Railroad?

The structure is 147 ft (44.7 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns US 68 Loop No. 1 over Rjc Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.