US Bridges

U.S. 68/80 over Dry Fork Creek

Fair

Metcalfe County, Kentucky · 0.50 MI W of JCT W/9008 · Structure no. 085B00048N

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
896
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 68/80 over Dry Fork Creek is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 68/80 over Dry Fork Creek in Metcalfe County, Kentucky. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 896 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 896 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 68/80
CrossesDry Fork Creek
Location0.50 MI W of JCT W/9008
RouteU.S. Route 68
CountyMetcalfe County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.00083, -85.66444
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic896 (2022)
Projected traffic896 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 68/80 over Dry Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 68/80 over Dry Fork 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 U.S. 68/80 over Dry Fork Creek carry?

About 896 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 68/80 over Dry Fork Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns U.S. 68/80 over Dry Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.