US Bridges

KY-345 over Little River

FairPosted for load

Christian County, Kentucky · 1.3 MI West of JCT Ky 107 · Structure no. 024B00089N

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
215 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
155
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-345 over Little River is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-345 over Little River in Christian County, Kentucky. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 155 vehicles a day, projected to reach 155 by 2042. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-345
CrossesLittle River
Location1.3 MI West of JCT Ky 107
RouteState Highway 345
CountyChristian County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.78389, -87.54667
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2022)
Projected traffic155 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-345 over Little River built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-345 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 2023.

How much traffic does KY-345 over Little River carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-345 over Little River?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-345 over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.