Ky-287 over Little River
Christian County, Kentucky · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Ky-287 over Little River in Christian County, Kentucky, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 78 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2022).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 218 of the 299 inventoried bridges in Christian County rated fair (72.9%); 9 (3.0%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated June 2023, on a 48-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 251 ft |
| Location | 0.75 Mi. South Jct Ky 137 |
| NBI structure number | 024B00137N |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | June 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 48 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Kentucky department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Christian County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ft Campbell Boulev over South Fork Little River | 1957 | 22,658 | Good |
| I-24 over US 41A | 1974 | 21,639 | Fair |
| I-24-10 Nc over Nd (nat Defense) Railroa | 1974 | 21,639 | Good |
| I-24 over Nd (nat Defense) Railroa | 1974 | 21,639 | Good |
| I-24 over US 41A | 1974 | 19,186 | Fair |
| I-24-10 Nc over West Fork Red River | 1974 | 19,078 | Good |
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