Lowery Road over S Fk Bayou Du Chien
PoorClosed to trafficGraves County, Kentucky · .3 M. North of Ky. 129 · Structure no. 042C00127N
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lowery Road over S Fk Bayou Du Chien is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lowery Road over S Fk Bayou Du Chien in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2030. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lowery Road over S Fk Bayou Du Chien built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lowery Road over S Fk Bayou Du Chien in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Lowery Road over S Fk Bayou Du Chien carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2010 count).
How long is Lowery Road over S Fk Bayou Du Chien?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Lowery Road over S Fk Bayou Du Chien?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.