US Bridges

KY-272 over Over Little River

Good

Trigg County, Kentucky · 2.3 MI East of JCT KY-139 · Structure no. 111B00060N

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
448 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
725
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-272 over Over Little River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-272 over Over Little River in Trigg County, Kentucky. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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.

It carries about 725 vehicles a day, projected to reach 725 by 2041. The structure is 448 ft (136.7 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKY-272
CrossesOver Little River
Location2.3 MI East of JCT KY-139
RouteState Highway 272
CountyTrigg County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.84056, -87.77778
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length448 ft (136.7 m)
Longest span146 ft (44.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic725 (2021)
Projected traffic725 by 2041
Trucks0%
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 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 KY-272 over Over Little River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-272 over Over 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does KY-272 over Over Little River carry?

About 725 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-272 over Over Little River?

The structure is 448 ft (136.7 m) long with a longest span of 146 ft (44.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns KY-272 over Over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.