US Bridges

CS-1108A over North Fork Little River

FairPosted for load

Christian County, Kentucky · 200" West of Bethel St. · Structure no. 024C00082N

Built
1904
121 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
137 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,613
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

CS-1108A over North Fork Little River is a masonry culvert carrying CS-1108A over North Fork Little River in Christian County, Kentucky. It was built in 1904 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 121 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,613 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,613 by 2032. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCS-1108A
CrossesNorth Fork Little River
Location200" West of Bethel St.
RouteCity Street 1108
CountyChristian County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.86722, -87.48972
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,613 (2012)
Projected traffic4,613 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CS-1108A over North Fork Little River built?

It was built in 1904, making it 121 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is CS-1108A over North Fork 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CS-1108A over North Fork Little River carry?

About 4,613 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is CS-1108A over North Fork Little River?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CS-1108A over North Fork Little River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.