US Bridges

US-68A over Br of W Fk Red River

Fair

Todd County, Kentucky · .20 MI East of JCT Ky 115 · Structure no. 110B00023N

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
340
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-68A over Br of W Fk Red River is a concrete culvert carrying US-68A over Br of W Fk Red River in Todd County, Kentucky. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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 340 vehicles a day, projected to reach 340 by 2038. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS-68A
CrossesBr of W Fk Red River
Location.20 MI East of JCT Ky 115
RouteU.S. Route 68
Coordinates36.84389, -87.2975
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 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 traffic340 (2018)
Projected traffic340 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 US-68A over Br of W Fk Red River built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-68A over Br of W Fk Red River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US-68A over Br of W Fk Red River carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is US-68A over Br of W Fk Red River?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US-68A over Br of W Fk Red River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.