US Bridges

Upper Bottom RD over Bayou De Chien Creek

FairPosted for load

Fulton County, Kentucky · 1 Mi. N of Ky 94 · Structure no. 038C00015N

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
216 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
207
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Upper Bottom RD over Bayou De Chien Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Upper Bottom RD over Bayou De Chien Creek in Fulton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 66 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 5 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 207 vehicles a day, projected to reach 207 by 2033. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesUpper Bottom RD
CrossesBayou De Chien Creek
Location1 Mi. N of Ky 94
RouteCounty Highway 1304
CountyFulton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.58472, -89.16944
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic207 (2013)
Projected traffic207 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$364,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Upper Bottom RD over Bayou De Chien Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Upper Bottom RD over Bayou De Chien Creek 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 Upper Bottom RD over Bayou De Chien Creek carry?

About 207 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Upper Bottom RD over Bayou De Chien Creek?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Upper Bottom RD over Bayou De Chien Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.