US Bridges

KY-368 over Elm Creek

Fair

Owen County, Kentucky · 1.4 Mi.W. Franklin Co.Ln · Structure no. 094B00039N

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
318
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-368 over Elm Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-368 over Elm Creek in Owen County, Kentucky. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 318 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 318 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-368
CrossesElm Creek
Location1.4 Mi.W. Franklin Co.Ln
RouteState Highway 368
CountyOwen County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.35861, -84.78167
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 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 traffic318 (2023)
Projected traffic318 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-368 over Elm Creek 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 2021.

How much traffic does KY-368 over Elm Creek carry?

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

How long is KY-368 over Elm Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns KY-368 over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.