US Bridges

U.S. 68 over Landers Creek

Good

Marion County, Kentucky · 2.6 MI W of JCT Ky 243 · Structure no. 078B00091N

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
270 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,033
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 68 over Landers Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 68 over Landers Creek in Marion County, Kentucky. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,033 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,033 by 2042. The structure is 270 ft (82.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 68
CrossesLanders Creek
Location2.6 MI W of JCT Ky 243
RouteU.S. Route 68
CountyMarion County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.58389, -85.10028
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length270 ft (82.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,033 (2022)
Projected traffic3,033 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 U.S. 68 over Landers Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 68 over Landers 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 U.S. 68 over Landers Creek carry?

About 3,033 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 68 over Landers Creek?

The structure is 270 ft (82.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 68 over Landers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.