US Bridges

Hudson Road over S.Fk.Bayou De Chien

Fair

Graves County, Kentucky · 0.4 MI E .Kingston RD · Structure no. 042C00275N

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
89
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hudson Road over S.Fk.Bayou De Chien is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hudson Road over S.Fk.Bayou De Chien in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 89 vehicles a day, projected to reach 89 by 2030. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHudson Road
CrossesS.Fk.Bayou De Chien
Location0.4 MI E .Kingston RD
RouteCounty Highway 1292
CountyGraves County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.52472, -88.78
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating52.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic89 (2010)
Projected traffic89 by 2030
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$111,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hudson Road over S.Fk.Bayou De Chien built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hudson Road over S.Fk.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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Hudson Road over S.Fk.Bayou De Chien carry?

About 89 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Hudson Road over S.Fk.Bayou De Chien?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Hudson Road over S.Fk.Bayou De Chien?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.