US-68 over Salt River
FairMercer County, Kentucky · 1.1 MI W of W-Jct Ky 152 · Structure no. 084B00032N
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 99 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,449
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-68 over Salt River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US-68 over Salt River in Mercer County, Kentucky. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 2,449 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,449 by 2040. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-68 over Salt River built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-68 over Salt River 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 August 2022.
How much traffic does US-68 over Salt River carry?
About 2,449 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US-68 over Salt River?
The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns US-68 over Salt River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.