US Bridges

US 68 over Beech Fork Creek

Good

Marion County, Kentucky · 0.7 Miles W of Boyle Cl · Structure no. 078B00089N

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,236
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 68 over Beech Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 68 over Beech Fork 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,236 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,236 by 2040. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 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
CrossesBeech Fork Creek
Location0.7 Miles W of Boyle Cl
RouteU.S. Route 68
CountyMarion County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.59472, -85.04306
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 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 Beech Fork Creek built?

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

What condition is US 68 over Beech Fork Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does US 68 over Beech Fork Creek carry?

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

How long is US 68 over Beech Fork Creek?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 68 over Beech Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.