US Bridges

US-68 over Wilbur Run

Fair

Nicholas County, Kentucky · .1 MI SW of Sw-Jct Ky 32 · Structure no. 091B00024N

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
603
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-68 over Wilbur Run is a concrete culvert carrying US-68 over Wilbur Run in Nicholas County, Kentucky. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 603 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 603 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long.

Location

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CarriesUS-68
CrossesWilbur Run
Location.1 MI SW of Sw-Jct Ky 32
RouteState Highway 36
CountyNicholas County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.32861, -84.07667
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 inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.2 US tons
Inventory rating50.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 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 traffic603 (2022)
Projected traffic603 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 US-68 over Wilbur Run built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-68 over Wilbur Run 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does US-68 over Wilbur Run carry?

About 603 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US-68 over Wilbur Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US-68 over Wilbur Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.