US Bridges

Ft Campbell Boulev over South Fork Little River

Good

Christian County, Kentucky · .3 Mi.S.Of Jct.Ky. 380 · Structure no. 024B00027N

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
111 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,658
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ft Campbell Boulev over South Fork Little River is a concrete tee beam carrying Ft Campbell Boulev over South Fork Little River in Christian County, Kentucky. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 68 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 22,658 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,658 by 2037. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFt Campbell Boulev
CrossesSouth Fork Little River
Location.3 Mi.S.Of Jct.Ky. 380
RouteU.S. Route 41
Coordinates36.83944, -87.48111
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width95 ft (29.1 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,658 (2017)
Projected traffic22,658 by 2037
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ft Campbell Boulev over South Fork Little River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Ft Campbell Boulev over South Fork Little River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2021.

How much traffic does Ft Campbell Boulev over South Fork Little River carry?

About 22,658 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ft Campbell Boulev over South Fork Little River?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns Ft Campbell Boulev over South Fork Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.