US Bridges

KY-239 over Little Bayou De Chien

FairPosted for load

Fulton County, Kentucky · On Hickman - Fulton Cl · Structure no. 038B00011N

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
330 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
923
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-239 over Little Bayou De Chien is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-239 over Little Bayou De Chien in Fulton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 6 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 923 vehicles a day, projected to reach 923 by 2042. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-239
CrossesLittle Bayou De Chien
LocationOn Hickman - Fulton Cl
RouteState Highway 239
CountyFulton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.59556, -89.03389
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadH 15
Structure length330 ft (100.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic923 (2022)
Projected traffic923 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-239 over Little Bayou De Chien built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-239 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-239 over Little Bayou De Chien carry?

About 923 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-239 over Little Bayou De Chien?

The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-239 over Little Bayou De Chien?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.