US Bridges

US-68X over Little River

Fair

Trigg County, Kentucky · .30 MI S.W. of JCT Ky 139 · Structure no. 111B00019N

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
278 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
5,104
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-68X over Little River is a concrete tee beam carrying US-68X over Little River in Trigg County, Kentucky. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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.

It carries about 5,104 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,104 by 2041. The structure is 278 ft (84.6 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesUS-68X
CrossesLittle River
Location.30 MI S.W. of JCT Ky 139
RouteU.S. Route 68
Coordinates36.85611, -87.84222
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length278 ft (84.6 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,104 (2021)
Projected traffic5,104 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US-68X over Little River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-68X 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US-68X over Little River carry?

About 5,104 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US-68X over Little River?

The structure is 278 ft (84.6 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US-68X over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.