US Bridges

I-24-10 Nc over Little River

Good

Christian County, Kentucky · Wbl .95 MI NW of Ky 107 O · Structure no. 024B00125L

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
247 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,383
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-24-10 Nc over Little River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-24-10 Nc over Little River in Christian County, Kentucky. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,383 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,114 by 2043. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-24-10 Nc
CrossesLittle River
LocationWbl .95 MI NW of Ky 107 O
RouteInterstate 24
Coordinates36.76333, -87.54389
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.7 US tons
Inventory rating44.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,383 (2023)
Projected traffic14,114 by 2043
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-24-10 Nc over Little River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-24-10 Nc over Little River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2021.

How much traffic does I-24-10 Nc over Little River carry?

About 11,383 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is I-24-10 Nc over Little River?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-24-10 Nc over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.