US Bridges

Marietta Drive over South Fork Little River

GoodPosted for load

Christian County, Kentucky · .25 Mi. S of Patrick Dr. · Structure no. 024C00192N

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
620
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marietta Drive over South Fork Little River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Marietta Drive over South Fork Little River in Christian County, Kentucky. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 620 vehicles a day, projected to reach 620 by 2030. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesMarietta Drive
CrossesSouth Fork Little River
Location.25 Mi. S of Patrick Dr.
RouteCity Street 1007
Coordinates36.83611, -87.48278
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.4 US tons
Inventory rating69.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic620 (2010)
Projected traffic620 by 2030
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 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 Marietta Drive over South Fork Little River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marietta Drive over South Fork Little River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Marietta Drive over South Fork Little River carry?

About 620 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Marietta Drive over South Fork Little River?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Marietta Drive over South Fork Little River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.