US Bridges

KY-368 over Morgadore Branch

FairPosted for load

Owen County, Kentucky · .40 MI East of JCT US 127 · Structure no. 094B00013N

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
78 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
318
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-368 over Morgadore Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-368 over Morgadore Branch in Owen County, Kentucky. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 318 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 318 by 2043. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-368
CrossesMorgadore Branch
Location.40 MI East of JCT US 127
RouteState Highway 368
CountyOwen County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.38417, -84.84111
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic318 (2023)
Projected traffic318 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 KY-368 over Morgadore Branch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-368 over Morgadore Branch 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does KY-368 over Morgadore Branch carry?

About 318 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is KY-368 over Morgadore Branch?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-368 over Morgadore Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.