US Bridges

Hopkinsville Bypas over North Fk Little River

Fair

Christian County, Kentucky · 3.8 Mi.E. JCT US 68 · Structure no. 024B00152R

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
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

Hopkinsville Bypas over North Fk Little River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hopkinsville Bypas over North Fk 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 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 5,846 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,846 by 2035. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesHopkinsville Bypas
CrossesNorth Fk Little River
Location3.8 Mi.E. JCT US 68
RouteU.S. Route 68
Coordinates36.83222, -87.525
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 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 Hopkinsville Bypas over North Fk Little River built?

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

What condition is Hopkinsville Bypas over North 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 North Fk Little River carry?

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

How long is Hopkinsville Bypas over North Fk Little River?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Hopkinsville Bypas over North Fk Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.