US Bridges

US-68 over So Fk Little Barren Rive

Fair

Metcalfe County, Kentucky · 0.18 MI W of JCT W/Ky 80 · Structure no. 085B00008N

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
192 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,668
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-68 over So Fk Little Barren Rive is a concrete tee beam carrying US-68 over So Fk Little Barren Rive in Metcalfe County, Kentucky. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 5 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 5,668 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,668 by 2041. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-68
CrossesSo Fk Little Barren Rive
Location0.18 MI W of JCT W/Ky 80
RouteU.S. Route 68
CountyMetcalfe County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.98389, -85.61222
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,668 (2021)
Projected traffic5,668 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$729,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-68 over So Fk Little Barren Rive built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-68 over So Fk Little Barren Rive 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 So Fk Little Barren Rive carry?

About 5,668 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US-68 over So Fk Little Barren Rive?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US-68 over So Fk Little Barren Rive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.