US-68 over Kentucky River
PoorPosted for loadMercer County, Kentucky · At Jessamine - Mercer Cl · Structure no. 084B00003N
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Segmental Box Girder
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 639 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,641
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-68 over Kentucky River is a concrete continuous segmental box girder carrying US-68 over Kentucky River in Mercer County, Kentucky. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,641 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,641 by 2041. The structure is 639 ft (194.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-68 over Kentucky River built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-68 over Kentucky River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does US-68 over Kentucky River carry?
About 2,641 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US-68 over Kentucky River?
The structure is 639 ft (194.8 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns US-68 over Kentucky River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.