US-68 over Sulphur Creek
FairMetcalfe County, Kentucky · 3.91 MI E of JCT W/Ky 80 · Structure no. 085B00002N
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,409
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-68 over Sulphur Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-68 over Sulphur Creek in Metcalfe County, Kentucky. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 years old, older 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 2,409 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,409 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-68 over Sulphur Creek built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-68 over Sulphur 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does US-68 over Sulphur Creek carry?
About 2,409 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US-68 over Sulphur Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns US-68 over Sulphur Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.