US Bridges

US-68 over N Fk Licking River

Good

Mason County, Kentucky · .55 MI Nor of N-Jct KY251 · Structure no. 081B00013N

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
266 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,761
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-68 over N Fk Licking River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US-68 over N Fk Licking River in Mason County, Kentucky. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 4,761 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,761 by 2042. The structure is 266 ft (81 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 68.4 mi (110 km).

CarriesUS-68
CrossesN Fk Licking River
Location.55 MI Nor of N-Jct KY251
RouteU.S. Route 68
Coordinates38.57, -83.82556
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length266 ft (81 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,761 (2022)
Projected traffic4,761 by 2042
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed68.4 mi (110 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 N Fk Licking River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-68 over N Fk Licking River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US-68 over N Fk Licking River carry?

About 4,761 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US-68 over N Fk Licking River?

The structure is 266 ft (81 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US-68 over N Fk Licking River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.