US Bridges

Ky 2268 over Clear Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Kentucky · 0.25 MI N of US 60 WB · Structure no. 106B00002N

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
152 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,198
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 2268 over Clear Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Ky 2268 over Clear Creek in Shelby County, Kentucky. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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.

It carries about 2,198 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,198 by 2043. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 2268
CrossesClear Creek
Location0.25 MI N of US 60 WB
RouteState Highway 2268
CountyShelby County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.21583, -85.21833
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,198 (2023)
Projected traffic2,198 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 2268 over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 2268 over Clear 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Ky 2268 over Clear Creek carry?

About 2,198 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Ky 2268 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 2268 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.