US Bridges

KY-164 over Little River

Fair

Christian County, Kentucky · At Trigg - Christian Cl · Structure no. 024B00069N

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2021
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
244 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
906
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-164 over Little River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying KY-164 over Little River in Christian County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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.

It carries about 906 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 906 by 2041. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-164
CrossesLittle River
LocationAt Trigg - Christian Cl
RouteState Highway 164
CountyChristian County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.755, -87.6725
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length244 ft (74.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic906 (2021)
Projected traffic906 by 2041
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-164 over Little River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-164 over 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 2021.

How much traffic does KY-164 over Little River carry?

About 906 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is KY-164 over Little River?

The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns KY-164 over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.