US Bridges

_US68 over _brushy Creek

Good

Nicholas County, Kentucky · .25 Mi. East of JCT Ky 32 · Structure no. 091B00068N

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
163 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,101
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

_US68 over _brushy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying _US68 over _brushy Creek in Nicholas County, Kentucky. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 4,101 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,101 by 2043. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 55 ft wide.

Carries_US68
Crosses_brushy Creek
Location.25 Mi. East of JCT Ky 32
RouteU.S. Route 68
Coordinates38.32472, -84.08944
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,101 (2023)
Projected traffic4,101 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 _US68 over _brushy Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is _US68 over _brushy 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 _US68 over _brushy Creek carry?

About 4,101 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is _US68 over _brushy Creek?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns _US68 over _brushy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.