US Bridges

US 68B over South Fk-Little River

Good

Christian County, Kentucky · .6 MI W. US 41A · Structure no. 024B00145R

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
243 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,471
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 68B over South Fk-Little River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 68B over South Fk-Little River in Christian County, Kentucky. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 7,471 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,471 by 2042. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 41 ft wide.

CarriesUS 68B
CrossesSouth Fk-Little River
Location.6 MI W. US 41A
RouteU.S. Route 68
Coordinates36.81806, -87.48944
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,471 (2022)
Projected traffic7,471 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 68B over South Fk-Little River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 68B over South Fk-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 2023.

How much traffic does US 68B over South Fk-Little River carry?

About 7,471 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 68B over South Fk-Little River?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 68B over South Fk-Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.