US Bridges

KY-107 over Little River

Fair

Christian County, Kentucky · 1.2 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 168 · Structure no. 024B00016N

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
95 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,947
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-107 over Little River is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-107 over Little River in Christian County, Kentucky. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 years old, older 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 5 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 1,947 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,947 by 2042. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-107
CrossesLittle River
Location1.2 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 168
RouteState Highway 107
CountyChristian County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.90722, -87.44528
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,947 (2022)
Projected traffic1,947 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$302,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-107 over Little River built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-107 over Little River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does KY-107 over Little River carry?

About 1,947 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is KY-107 over Little River?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-107 over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.