Ky-1068 over Laurel Fork
Lewis County, Kentucky · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Ky-1068 over Laurel Fork in Lewis County, Kentucky, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 170 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 40 of the 149 inventoried bridges in Lewis County rated good (26.8%); 6 (4.0%) are rated poor.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete single box beam |
| Length | about 74 ft |
| Location | 5.0 Mi SW of Jct Ky 59 |
| NBI structure number | 068B00112N |
| Condition class | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Kentucky department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Lewis County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ky-9 over Swearingen Branch | 1971 | 5,163 | Fair |
| Ky-9 over Grannison Branch | 1971 | 5,163 | Good |
| Ky-9 over Blue Spring Branch | 1971 | 5,163 | Fair |
| Ky-9 over Ben Willen Branch | 1971 | 5,163 | Fair |
| Ky-9 over Cabin Creek | 1987 | 5,015 | Fair |
| Ky-9 over Bethel Creek | 1987 | 5,015 | Good |
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