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KY-1125 over Little Bayou De Chien

Good

Fulton County, Kentucky · .80 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 94 · Structure no. 038B00048N

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
44
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1125 over Little Bayou De Chien is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-1125 over Little Bayou De Chien in Fulton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 54 years old, older 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 44 vehicles a day, projected to reach 44 by 2042. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1125
CrossesLittle Bayou De Chien
Location.80 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 94
RouteState Highway 1125
CountyFulton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.53583, -88.9625
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.6 US tons
Inventory rating51.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44 (2022)
Projected traffic44 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-1125 over Little Bayou De Chien built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is KY-1125 over Little Bayou De Chien 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1125 over Little Bayou De Chien carry?

About 44 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-1125 over Little Bayou De Chien?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1125 over Little Bayou De Chien?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.