OLD US 68 CONNECTO
Carrying OLD US 68 CONNECTO over LICKING RIVER
.5 MI W OF JCT NEW US 68, Nicholas, Kentucky
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: OLD US 68 CONNECTO
The OLD US 68 CONNECTO bridge in Nicholas, Kentucky carries OLD US 68 CONNECTO over LICKING RIVER. It was built in 1917, making it 109 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 75.6 meters (248 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 215 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Kentucky bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 1/9, superstructure at 1/9, substructure at 1/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 0.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How OLD US 68 CONNECTO compares
Live comparison across Kentucky.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1917
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 75.6 m (248 ft)
- Deck Width
- 5.5 m (18 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 215 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 091C00024N
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 1/9, the deck (driving surface) is in critical shape, with severe wear requiring urgent action.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates critical at 1/9, severe deterioration that needs urgent attention.
- • At 1/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in critical shape, with severe wear requiring urgent action.
How to read this record
OLD US 68 CONNECTO is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare OLD US 68 CONNECTO against other structures in Nicholas and across Kentucky. Kentucky bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for OLD US 68 CONNECTO?
OLD US 68 CONNECTO in Nicholas, Kentucky has a deck rating of 1/9, superstructure rating of 1/9, and substructure rating of 1/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is OLD US 68 CONNECTO inspected?
OLD US 68 CONNECTO's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 215 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. OLD US 68 CONNECTO is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for OLD US 68 CONNECTO?
OLD US 68 CONNECTO has an NBI inventory load rating of 0.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining OLD US 68 CONNECTO?
OLD US 68 CONNECTO is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is OLD US 68 CONNECTO and does age affect safety?
OLD US 68 CONNECTO was built in 1917, making it 109 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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