US Bridges

US-68 over Over Stony Creek

Good

Nicholas County, Kentucky · 0.831 MI S. of Ky 1244 · Structure no. 091B00062N

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
131 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,090
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-68 over Over Stony Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-68 over Over Stony Creek in Nicholas County, Kentucky. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,090 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,090 by 2042. The structure is 131 ft (40 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesUS-68
CrossesOver Stony Creek
Location0.831 MI S. of Ky 1244
RouteU.S. Route 68
Coordinates38.39722, -84.01694
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating70.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length131 ft (40 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.2 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,090 (2022)
Projected traffic4,090 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-68 over Over Stony Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-68 over Over Stony Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2022.

How much traffic does US-68 over Over Stony Creek carry?

About 4,090 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US-68 over Over Stony Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (40 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US-68 over Over Stony Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.