US Bridges

West 2nd Street over North Fork Little River

FairPosted for load

Christian County, Kentucky · .25 MI W-Main St-Us 41 · Structure no. 024C00083N

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
818
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West 2nd Street over North Fork Little River is a concrete tee beam carrying West 2nd Street over North Fork Little River in Christian County, Kentucky. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 6 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 818 vehicles a day, projected to reach 818 by 2043. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesWest 2nd Street
CrossesNorth Fork Little River
Location.25 MI W-Main St-Us 41
RouteCity Street 1093
Coordinates36.87, -87.48889
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.2 US tons
Inventory rating18.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic818 (2023)
Projected traffic818 by 2043
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 West 2nd Street over North Fork Little River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is West 2nd Street 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 2023.

How much traffic does West 2nd Street over North Fork Little River carry?

About 818 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is West 2nd Street over North Fork Little River?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns West 2nd Street over North Fork Little River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.