US Bridges

US 68 over Hot Water Creek

Fair

Marion County, Kentucky · 0.3 Miles W. Boyle Cl · Structure no. 078B00088N

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
116 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,236
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 68 over Hot Water Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 68 over Hot Water Creek in Marion County, Kentucky. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 2,236 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,236 by 2040. The structure is 116 ft (35.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 68
CrossesHot Water Creek
Location0.3 Miles W. Boyle Cl
RouteU.S. Route 68
CountyMarion County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.59639, -85.03806
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating84.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length116 ft (35.5 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,236 (2020)
Projected traffic2,236 by 2040
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 over Hot Water Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 68 over Hot Water 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 68 over Hot Water Creek carry?

About 2,236 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 68 over Hot Water Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.5 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 68 over Hot Water Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.