US-68 over Elk Fork Creek
FairTodd County, Kentucky · 7.7 Mi.E.Christ. Co.Line · Structure no. 110B00041R
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 256 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,522
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-68 over Elk Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-68 over Elk Fork Creek in Todd County, Kentucky. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 2,522 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,522 by 2043. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 46 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-68 over Elk Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-68 over Elk Fork 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 March 2022.
How much traffic does US-68 over Elk Fork Creek carry?
About 2,522 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is US-68 over Elk Fork Creek?
The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US-68 over Elk Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.