US Bridges

U.S 68/80_ over _ky Lake

Good

Marshall County, Kentucky · .20 MI Nor. of JCT US 68 · Structure no. 079B00153N

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
584 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,070
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S 68/80_ over _ky Lake is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S 68/80_ over _ky Lake in Marshall County, Kentucky. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 3,070 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,070 by 2041. The structure is 584 ft (178 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.9 mi (106 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S 68/80_
Crosses_ky Lake
Location.20 MI Nor. of JCT US 68
RouteU.S. Route 68
CountyMarshall County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.77083, -88.1325
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length584 ft (178 m)
Longest span220 ft (67.1 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,070 (2021)
Projected traffic3,070 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed65.9 mi (106 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 68/80_ over _ky Lake built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S 68/80_ over _ky Lake 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does U.S 68/80_ over _ky Lake carry?

About 3,070 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is U.S 68/80_ over _ky Lake?

The structure is 584 ft (178 m) long with a longest span of 220 ft (67.1 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns U.S 68/80_ over _ky Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.