US Bridges

U.S. 68 over Elbow Creek

Good

Trigg County, Kentucky · 6.3 Ml East of Ky Lake Br · Structure no. 111B00063N

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
213 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,908
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 68 over Elbow Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 68 over Elbow Creek in Trigg County, Kentucky. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,908 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,908 by 2043. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 59 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesU.S. 68
CrossesElbow Creek
Location6.3 Ml East of Ky Lake Br
RouteU.S. Route 68
CountyTrigg County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.78722, -88.01389
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.8 US tons
Inventory rating50.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,908 (2023)
Projected traffic4,908 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 U.S. 68 over Elbow Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 68 over Elbow Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2022.

How much traffic does U.S. 68 over Elbow Creek carry?

About 4,908 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 68 over Elbow Creek?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 68 over Elbow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.