US Bridges

Julian M Caroll Pa over Bayou De Chien

Fair

Graves County, Kentucky · Sbl .70 MI NE of Hickmn C · Structure no. 042B00170L

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
310 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,645
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Julian M Caroll Pa over Bayou De Chien is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Julian M Caroll Pa over Bayou De Chien in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 3,645 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,520 by 2043. The structure is 310 ft (94.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJulian M Caroll Pa
CrossesBayou De Chien
LocationSbl .70 MI NE of Hickmn C
RouteInterstate 69
CountyGraves County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.59611, -88.80667
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.2 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length310 ft (94.6 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,645 (2023)
Projected traffic4,520 by 2043
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Julian M Caroll Pa over Bayou De Chien built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Julian M Caroll Pa over Bayou De Chien 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Julian M Caroll Pa over Bayou De Chien carry?

About 3,645 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Julian M Caroll Pa over Bayou De Chien?

The structure is 310 ft (94.6 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Julian M Caroll Pa over Bayou De Chien?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.