US Bridges

Hopkinsville Bypas over Trib-S.Fk.Little River

Fair

Christian County, Kentucky · .4 MI West US 41A · Structure no. 024B00146N

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
82 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,942
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hopkinsville Bypas over Trib-S.Fk.Little River is a concrete culvert carrying Hopkinsville Bypas over Trib-S.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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 14,942 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,942 by 2042. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesHopkinsville Bypas
CrossesTrib-S.Fk.Little River
Location.4 MI West US 41A
RouteU.S. Route 68
CountyChristian County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.81778, -87.47889
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating79.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,942 (2022)
Projected traffic14,942 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
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 Hopkinsville Bypas over Trib-S.Fk.Little River built?

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

What condition is Hopkinsville Bypas over Trib-S.Fk.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 2023.

How much traffic does Hopkinsville Bypas over Trib-S.Fk.Little River carry?

About 14,942 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Hopkinsville Bypas over Trib-S.Fk.Little River?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m).

Who owns Hopkinsville Bypas over Trib-S.Fk.Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.