US-68 over Lawrence Creek
FairMason County, Kentucky · 2.6 Mi. N. JCT Ky 9 · Structure no. 081B00067N
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old, rebuilt 2021
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 766 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,875
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-68 over Lawrence Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-68 over Lawrence Creek in Mason County, Kentucky. It was built in 1996 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 29 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 4,875 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,875 by 2042. The structure is 766 ft (233.4 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-68 over Lawrence Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.
What condition is US-68 over Lawrence 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does US-68 over Lawrence Creek carry?
About 4,875 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is US-68 over Lawrence Creek?
The structure is 766 ft (233.4 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.
Who owns US-68 over Lawrence Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.