US Bridges

Lovers LN over South Fork of Little Riv

Fair

Christian County, Kentucky · .60 MI East of JCT Ky 107 · Structure no. 024C00103N

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
152 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
706
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lovers LN over South Fork of Little Riv is a concrete tee beam carrying Lovers LN over South Fork of Little Riv in Christian County, Kentucky. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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.

It carries about 706 vehicles a day, projected to reach 706 by 2030. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLovers LN
CrossesSouth Fork of Little Riv
Location.60 MI East of JCT Ky 107
RouteCounty Highway 1229
Coordinates36.80972, -87.49639
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic706 (2010)
Projected traffic706 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Lovers LN over South Fork of Little Riv built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lovers LN over South Fork of Little Riv 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 Lovers LN over South Fork of Little Riv carry?

About 706 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Lovers LN over South Fork of Little Riv?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Lovers LN over South Fork of Little Riv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.