US Bridges

Cox Mill Road over N Fork Little River

FairPosted for load

Christian County, Kentucky · .50 MI S.W. of JCT Ky 380 · Structure no. 024B00082N

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
152 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,874
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cox Mill Road over N Fork Little River is a concrete tee beam carrying Cox Mill Road over N Fork Little River in Christian County, Kentucky. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 3,874 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,874 by 2038. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCox Mill Road
CrossesN Fork Little River
Location.50 MI S.W. of JCT Ky 380
RouteState Highway 695
CountyChristian County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.84306, -87.51889
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.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,874 (2018)
Projected traffic3,874 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Cox Mill Road over N Fork Little River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cox Mill Road over N 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 Cox Mill Road over N Fork Little River carry?

About 3,874 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Cox Mill Road over N Fork Little River?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Cox Mill Road over N Fork Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.