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KY-1706 over Little Bayou De Chein

Fair

Fulton County, Kentucky · .40 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 94 · Structure no. 038B00063N

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1706 over Little Bayou De Chein is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1706 over Little Bayou De Chein in Fulton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2038. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1706
CrossesLittle Bayou De Chein
Location.40 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 94
RouteState Highway 1706
CountyFulton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.54, -88.94444
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 inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.5 US tons
Inventory rating74.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2018)
Projected traffic120 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-1706 over Little Bayou De Chein built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1706 over Little Bayou De Chein 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does KY-1706 over Little Bayou De Chein carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is KY-1706 over Little Bayou De Chein?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1706 over Little Bayou De Chein?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.