US Bridges

Eagle Way Nc over South Fk-Litte River

Fair

Christian County, Kentucky · 1.3 Mi.Ne JCT US 41 · Structure no. 024B00154L

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
362 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,836
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eagle Way Nc over South Fk-Litte River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Eagle Way Nc over South Fk-Litte River in Christian County, Kentucky. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 1,836 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,836 by 2038. The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long and 45 ft wide.

CarriesEagle Way Nc
CrossesSouth Fk-Litte River
Location1.3 Mi.Ne JCT US 41
RouteU.S. Route 68
Coordinates36.84889, -87.42889
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating108.8 US tons
Inventory rating65.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length362 ft (110.3 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,836 (2018)
Projected traffic1,836 by 2038
Trucks15%
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 Eagle Way Nc over South Fk-Litte River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eagle Way Nc over South Fk-Litte 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 Eagle Way Nc over South Fk-Litte River carry?

About 1,836 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Eagle Way Nc over South Fk-Litte River?

The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Eagle Way Nc over South Fk-Litte River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.