Old US 68 Connecto over Licking River
PoorClosed to trafficNicholas County, Kentucky · .5 MI W of JCT New US 68 · Structure no. 091C00024N
- Built
- 1917
- 108 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 248 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 215
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old US 68 Connecto over Licking River is a steel truss - thru carrying Old US 68 Connecto over Licking River in Nicholas County, Kentucky. It was built in 1917, so it is 108 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 1 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 215 vehicles a day, projected to reach 215 by 2026. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Superstructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Substructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Channel and channel protection | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old US 68 Connecto over Licking River built?
It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old US 68 Connecto over Licking River 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Old US 68 Connecto over Licking River carry?
About 215 vehicles per day (2006 count).
How long is Old US 68 Connecto over Licking River?
The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Old US 68 Connecto over Licking River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.