Canton Pike over North Fork Little River
FairPosted for loadChristian County, Kentucky · .03 MI West of JCT Ky 380 · Structure no. 024B00043N
- Built
- 1944
- 81 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 114 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,222
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Canton Pike over North Fork Little River is a concrete tee beam carrying Canton Pike over North Fork Little River in Christian County, Kentucky. It was built in 1944, so it is 81 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3,222 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,222 by 2042. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Canton Pike over North Fork Little River built?
It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025.
What condition is Canton Pike over North 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 Canton Pike over North Fork Little River carry?
About 3,222 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Canton Pike over North Fork Little River?
The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Canton Pike over North Fork Little River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.