US Bridges

US-68 over Fork of Little River

Good

Christian County, Kentucky · .30 MI East of JCT Ky 168 · Structure no. 024B00044N

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,020
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-68 over Fork of Little River is a concrete culvert carrying US-68 over Fork of Little River in Christian County, Kentucky. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 101 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 4,020 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,020 by 2035. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-68
CrossesFork of Little River
Location.30 MI East of JCT Ky 168
RouteU.S. Route 68
Coordinates36.87917, -87.51528
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,020 (2015)
Projected traffic4,020 by 2035
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 US-68 over Fork of Little River built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is US-68 over Fork of 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 2022.

How much traffic does US-68 over Fork of Little River carry?

About 4,020 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US-68 over Fork of Little River?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns US-68 over Fork of Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.