US-68 over Little River
PoorPosted for loadChristian County, Kentucky · .30 MI West of JCT US 41 · Structure no. 024B00115N
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 84 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,241
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-68 over Little River is a concrete tee beam carrying US-68 over Little River in Christian County, Kentucky. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 9,241 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,241 by 2035. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-68 over Little River built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-68 over Little River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does US-68 over Little River carry?
About 9,241 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US-68 over Little River?
The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns US-68 over Little River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.