US Bridges

Virginia Street over Little River

Fair

Christian County, Kentucky · Sbl .40 MI N of JCT US68 · Structure no. 024B00111N

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,319
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Virginia Street over Little River is a concrete tee beam carrying Virginia Street over Little River in Christian County, Kentucky. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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.

It carries about 6,319 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,319 by 2039. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesVirginia Street
CrossesLittle River
LocationSbl .40 MI N of JCT US68
RouteU.S. Route 41
CountyChristian County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.87139, -87.485
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,319 (2019)
Projected traffic6,319 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Virginia Street over Little River built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Virginia Street 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 2024.

How much traffic does Virginia Street over Little River carry?

About 6,319 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Virginia Street over Little River?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Virginia Street over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.