US Bridges

Lonnie Walker HWY over Tributary to Little Rive

Fair

Christian County, Kentucky · 0.5 MI W JCT Ky 107 · Structure no. 024C00173N

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lonnie Walker HWY over Tributary to Little Rive is a concrete culvert carrying Lonnie Walker HWY over Tributary to Little Rive in Christian County, Kentucky. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2026. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLonnie Walker HWY
CrossesTributary to Little Rive
Location0.5 MI W JCT Ky 107
RouteCounty Highway 1315
CountyChristian County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.73417, -87.57667
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2006)
Projected traffic51 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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 Lonnie Walker HWY over Tributary to Little Rive built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lonnie Walker HWY over Tributary to Little Rive 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 Lonnie Walker HWY over Tributary to Little Rive carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Lonnie Walker HWY over Tributary to Little Rive?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lonnie Walker HWY over Tributary to Little Rive?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.