US Bridges

KY-116 over Little Bayou De Chien

Fair

Fulton County, Kentucky · 1.4 MI West of Jksn Pur O · Structure no. 038B00019N

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,204
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-116 over Little Bayou De Chien is a concrete culvert carrying KY-116 over Little Bayou De Chien in Fulton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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.

It carries about 1,204 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,204 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-116
CrossesLittle Bayou De Chien
Location1.4 MI West of Jksn Pur O
RouteState Highway 116
CountyFulton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.50222, -88.925
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,204 (2023)
Projected traffic1,204 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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-116 over Little Bayou De Chien built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-116 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-116 over Little Bayou De Chien carry?

About 1,204 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-116 over Little Bayou De Chien?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns KY-116 over Little Bayou De Chien?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.