US Bridges

Striped Bridge RD over Little River

Fair

Christian County, Kentucky · 1.5 Mi. W. of JCT Ky 109 · Structure no. 024C00162N

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Striped Bridge RD over Little River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Striped Bridge RD over Little River in Christian County, Kentucky. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2026. The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long and 26 ft wide.

CarriesStriped Bridge RD
CrossesLittle River
Location1.5 Mi. W. of JCT Ky 109
RouteCounty Highway 1362
Coordinates36.76, -87.55111
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating65.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length99 ft (30.1 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2006)
Projected traffic20 by 2026
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Striped Bridge RD over Little River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Striped Bridge RD over 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 Striped Bridge RD over Little River carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Striped Bridge RD over Little River?

The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Striped Bridge RD over Little River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.