US Bridges

US-68 Bypass over Over CR-1302

Good

Mason County, Kentucky · 1.31 MI S of Jct. Ky 9 · Structure no. 081B00072N

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
296 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,835
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-68 Bypass over Over CR-1302 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-68 Bypass over Over CR-1302 in Mason 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 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 1,835 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,835 by 2043. The structure is 296 ft (90.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesUS-68 Bypass
CrossesOver CR-1302
Location1.31 MI S of Jct. Ky 9
RouteU.S. Route 68
Coordinates38.62472, -83.83806
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length296 ft (90.3 m)
Longest span82 ft (25.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,835 (2023)
Projected traffic1,835 by 2043
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-68 Bypass over Over CR-1302 built?

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

What condition is US-68 Bypass over Over CR-1302 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 2021.

How much traffic does US-68 Bypass over Over CR-1302 carry?

About 1,835 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US-68 Bypass over Over CR-1302?

The structure is 296 ft (90.3 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US-68 Bypass over Over CR-1302?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.