US Bridges

KY-1706 over Little Bayou De Chein

FairPosted for load

Fulton County, Kentucky · .70 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 166 · Structure no. 038B00064N

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 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 tee beam 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2038. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 28 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.70 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 166
RouteState Highway 1706
CountyFulton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.52778, -88.94417
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
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 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 rating58.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 February 2024.

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 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1706 over Little Bayou De Chein?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.