US Bridges

KY-94 over S.Fk.Bayou De Chien

Good

Graves County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI E JCT Ky 943 · Structure no. 042B00239N

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
974
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-94 over S.Fk.Bayou De Chien is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-94 over S.Fk.Bayou De Chien in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 974 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 974 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesKY-94
CrossesS.Fk.Bayou De Chien
Location1.5 MI E JCT Ky 943
RouteState Highway 94
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJanuary 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.6 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic974 (2023)
Projected traffic974 by 2043
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.1 mi (63 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-94 over S.Fk.Bayou De Chien built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-94 over S.Fk.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 January 2022.

How much traffic does KY-94 over S.Fk.Bayou De Chien carry?

About 974 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is KY-94 over S.Fk.Bayou De Chien?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns KY-94 over S.Fk.Bayou De Chien?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.