US Bridges

KY-1759 over Trib- Bayou De Chien

Good

Fulton County, Kentucky · .11 Mi.E. JCT Ky 1125 · Structure no. 038B00085N

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1759 over Trib- Bayou De Chien is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-1759 over Trib- Bayou De Chien in Fulton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 17 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17 by 2040. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1759
CrossesTrib- Bayou De Chien
Location.11 Mi.E. JCT Ky 1125
RouteState Highway 1759
CountyFulton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.52417, -88.96167
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating57.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17 (2020)
Projected traffic17 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1759 over Trib- Bayou De Chien built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1759 over Trib- 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does KY-1759 over Trib- Bayou De Chien carry?

About 17 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is KY-1759 over Trib- Bayou De Chien?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1759 over Trib- Bayou De Chien?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.