US 68 over Caney Creek
GoodPosted for loadTrigg County, Kentucky · .5 Mi. W JCT Ky 139 · Structure no. 111B00069N
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 355 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,531
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 68 over Caney Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 68 over Caney Creek in Trigg County, Kentucky. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 6,531 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,531 by 2041. The structure is 355 ft (108.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 68 over Caney Creek built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 68 over Caney 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does US 68 over Caney Creek carry?
About 6,531 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is US 68 over Caney Creek?
The structure is 355 ft (108.1 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns US 68 over Caney Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.