US Bridges

US-68 over Hardins Creek

Fair

Marion County, Kentucky · .30 MI East of JCT Ky 208 · Structure no. 078B00022N

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,312
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-68 over Hardins Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-68 over Hardins Creek in Marion County, Kentucky. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 years old, older 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 15,312 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,312 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-68
CrossesHardins Creek
Location.30 MI East of JCT Ky 208
RouteU.S. Route 68
CountyMarion County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.56222, -85.26833
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.9 US tons
Inventory rating54.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,312 (2022)
Projected traffic15,312 by 2042
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-68 over Hardins Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-68 over Hardins 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does US-68 over Hardins Creek carry?

About 15,312 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US-68 over Hardins Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns US-68 over Hardins Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.