US Bridges

North Main Street over Little River

Fair

Christian County, Kentucky · Nbl .40 MI N of JCT US68 · Structure no. 024B00114N

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,786
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Main Street over Little River is a concrete tee beam carrying North Main Street over Little River in Christian County, Kentucky. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5,786 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,786 by 2038. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNorth Main Street
CrossesLittle River
LocationNbl .40 MI N of JCT US68
RouteU.S. Route 41
Coordinates36.87139, -87.48389
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,786 (2018)
Projected traffic5,786 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 North Main Street over Little River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Main 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 North Main Street over Little River carry?

About 5,786 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is North Main Street over Little River?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns North Main Street over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.