US Bridges

US-68 over Vicks Branch

Fair

Todd County, Kentucky · .904 MI West-Logan CO Lne · Structure no. 110B00043N

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,435
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-68 over Vicks Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US-68 over Vicks Branch 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 5,435 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,435 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS-68
CrossesVicks Branch
Location.904 MI West-Logan CO Lne
RouteU.S. Route 68
Coordinates36.80417, -87.07361
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,435 (2021)
Projected traffic5,435 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-68 over Vicks Branch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-68 over Vicks 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does US-68 over Vicks Branch carry?

About 5,435 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US-68 over Vicks Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m).

Who owns US-68 over Vicks Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.