US Bridges

US 68 over Little River

Good

Trigg County, Kentucky · .7 Mi. W JCT Ky 139 · Structure no. 111B00070N

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
646 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,920
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 68 over Little River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 68 over Little River in Trigg County, Kentucky. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 6,920 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,920 by 2042. The structure is 646 ft (197 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 68
CrossesLittle River
Location.7 Mi. W JCT Ky 139
RouteU.S. Route 68
Coordinates36.85278, -87.81722
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length646 ft (197 m)
Longest span144 ft (43.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,920 (2022)
Projected traffic6,920 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 68 over Little River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 68 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 68 over Little River carry?

About 6,920 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 68 over Little River?

The structure is 646 ft (197 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 68 over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.