US Bridges

US 68 By-Pass over North Fork Little River

Good

Christian County, Kentucky · 3.8 Mi. E. Jct. US68 · Structure no. 024B00152L

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,846
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 68 By-Pass over North Fork Little River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 68 By-Pass over North Fork Little River in Christian County, Kentucky. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 5,846 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,846 by 2035. The structure is 200 ft (61.1 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesUS 68 By-Pass
CrossesNorth Fork Little River
Location3.8 Mi. E. Jct. US68
RouteU.S. Route 68
Coordinates36.8325, -87.525
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length200 ft (61.1 m)
Longest span75 ft (23 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,846 (2015)
Projected traffic5,846 by 2035
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 68 By-Pass over North Fork Little River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 68 By-Pass over North Fork 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 68 By-Pass over North Fork Little River carry?

About 5,846 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 68 By-Pass over North Fork Little River?

The structure is 200 ft (61.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 68 By-Pass over North Fork Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.