US-68 over Clay Lick Creek
PoorPosted for loadMetcalfe County, Kentucky · 1.95 MI W of JCT W/Ky 163 · Structure no. 085B00016N
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 159 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,096
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-68 over Clay Lick Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US-68 over Clay Lick Creek in Metcalfe County, Kentucky. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 4,096 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,096 by 2041. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Clay Lick Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-68 over Clay Lick Creek 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does US-68 over Clay Lick Creek carry?
About 4,096 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US-68 over Clay Lick Creek?
The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns US-68 over Clay Lick Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.