US Bridges

KY-94 over Little Bayou De Chien

FairPosted for load

Fulton County, Kentucky · 1.0 MI East of JCT Ky 781 · Structure no. 038B00004N

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
469
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-94 over Little Bayou De Chien is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-94 over Little Bayou De Chien in Fulton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 469 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 469 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-94
CrossesLittle Bayou De Chien
Location1.0 MI East of JCT Ky 781
RouteState Highway 94
CountyFulton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.54944, -88.97194
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.6 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic469 (2022)
Projected traffic469 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$69,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-94 over Little Bayou De Chien built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-94 over Little Bayou De Chien 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does KY-94 over Little Bayou De Chien carry?

About 469 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is KY-94 over Little Bayou De Chien?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns KY-94 over Little Bayou De Chien?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.