US Bridges

North Drive over North Fork of Little Riv

FairPosted for load

Christian County, Kentucky · .10 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 91 · Structure no. 024B00059N

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,643
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Drive over North Fork of Little Riv is a concrete slab carrying North Drive over North Fork of Little Riv in Christian County, Kentucky. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 6 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 8,643 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,643 by 2043. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Drive
CrossesNorth Fork of Little Riv
Location.10 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 91
RouteState Highway 1007
CountyChristian County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.86972, -87.50083
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,643 (2023)
Projected traffic8,643 by 2043
Trucks7%
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$544,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Drive over North Fork of Little Riv built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Drive over North Fork of Little Riv 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 North Drive over North Fork of Little Riv carry?

About 8,643 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is North Drive over North Fork of Little Riv?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns North Drive over North Fork of Little Riv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.