US Bridges

US 68 over Shaker Creek

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Mercer County, Kentucky · 4.3 M E 127 Bypass-Us 68 · Structure no. 084B00054N

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,055
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 68 over Shaker Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US 68 over Shaker Creek in Mercer County, Kentucky. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 2,055 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,055 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 68
CrossesShaker Creek
Location4.3 M E 127 Bypass-Us 68
RouteU.S. Route 68
CountyMercer County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.80957, -84.76911
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating103.6 US tons
Inventory rating79.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,055 (2021)
Projected traffic2,055 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 68 over Shaker Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 68 over Shaker Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 68 over Shaker Creek carry?

About 2,055 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 68 over Shaker Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 68 over Shaker Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.