US Bridges

KY-107 over South Fork Little River

Fair

Christian County, Kentucky · .80 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 161 · Structure no. 024B00036N

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,362
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-107 over South Fork Little River is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-107 over South Fork Little River in Christian County, Kentucky. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 2,362 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,362 by 2043. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-107
CrossesSouth Fork Little River
Location.80 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 161
RouteState Highway 107
CountyChristian County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.79861, -87.51389
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,362 (2023)
Projected traffic2,362 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$477,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-107 over South Fork Little River built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-107 over South Fork 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 2023.

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

About 2,362 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is KY-107 over South Fork Little River?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-107 over South Fork Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.