US Bridges

US 68 over Gilbert Creek

Fair

Trigg County, Kentucky · 4 MI W. Lake Barkley Brdg · Structure no. 111B00064N

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,908
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 68 over Gilbert Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 68 over Gilbert Creek in Trigg County, Kentucky. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 4,908 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,908 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long.

Location

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CarriesUS 68
CrossesGilbert Creek
Location4 MI W. Lake Barkley Brdg
RouteU.S. Route 68
CountyTrigg County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.78583, -88.02222
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 US 68 over Gilbert Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 68 over Gilbert 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does US 68 over Gilbert Creek carry?

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

How long is US 68 over Gilbert Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns US 68 over Gilbert Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.