Us-68 over Kentucky River

Poor Condition72 years old2,641 vehicles/day

Location

StateKentucky
CountyMercer
LocationAt Jessamine - Mercer Cl
CarriesUs-68
CrossesKentucky River
Coordinates37.86083, -84.70194

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure4 (Poor)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DesignSegmental Box Girder
Total Length639.1 ft (194.8 m)
Max Span200.1 ft (61 m)
Deck Width36.4 ft (11.1 m)
Deck Area2162.3 sq m
Main Spans5
Year Built1954

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic2,641 (2021)
Truck Traffic10%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection824
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number084B00003N

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