US Bridges

KY-274 over Little River

FairPosted for load

Trigg County, Kentucky · 2.9 MI West of JCT US 68 · Structure no. 111B00023N

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
281 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,405
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-274 over Little River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying KY-274 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,405 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,405 by 2042. The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-274
CrossesLittle River
Location2.9 MI West of JCT US 68
RouteState Highway 274
CountyTrigg County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.86917, -87.89028
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length281 ft (85.6 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,405 (2022)
Projected traffic1,405 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-274 over Little River built?

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

What condition is KY-274 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 2023.

How much traffic does KY-274 over Little River carry?

About 1,405 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-274 over Little River?

The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns KY-274 over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.