US 68 over Hopson Creek
GoodTrigg County, Kentucky · .6 Miles West of Ky 1489 · Structure no. 111B00072R
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 135 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,290
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 68 over Hopson Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 68 over Hopson Creek in Trigg County, Kentucky. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 2,290 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,290 by 2042. The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long and 45 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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| 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 Hopson Creek built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 68 over Hopson 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 2022.
How much traffic does US 68 over Hopson Creek carry?
About 2,290 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is US 68 over Hopson Creek?
The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns US 68 over Hopson Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.