US Bridges

US-68 over Jennings Creek

Fair

Warren County, Kentucky · .3 MI E JCT US 231 · Structure no. 114B00075N

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
161 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,091
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-68 over Jennings Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-68 over Jennings Creek in Warren County, Kentucky. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 18,091 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,091 by 2043. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-68
CrossesJennings Creek
Location.3 MI E JCT US 231
RouteU.S. Route 68
CountyWarren County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.99361, -86.48722
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,091 (2023)
Projected traffic18,091 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Jennings Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-68 over Jennings 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US-68 over Jennings Creek carry?

About 18,091 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US-68 over Jennings Creek?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns US-68 over Jennings Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.