US 68/KY 80 over Elbow Bay
Trigg County, Kentucky · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- US 68/KY 80 over Elbow Bay in Trigg 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 2010, making it 15 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 4,908 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 45 of the 108 inventoried bridges in Trigg County rated good (41.7%); 9 (8.3%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated June 2024, on a 48-month routine inspection cycle.
- 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 (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 112 ft |
| Location | _ |
| NBI structure number | 111B00065N |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | June 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 48 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Kentucky department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Trigg County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-24-10 Nc over Muddy Fork Creek | 1977 | 12,822 | Fair |
| I-24 over Muddy Fork Creek | 1977 | 12,822 | Fair |
| I-24-10 Nc over Trw Railroad | 1973 | 11,546 | Good |
| I-24 over Trw Railroad | 1973 | 11,546 | Good |
| I-24-10 Nc over US 68 | 1974 | 11,546 | Good |
| I-24 over US 68 | 1974 | 11,546 | Good |
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