US Bridges

Lawrence over Fork of Bayou Duchien CR

Fair

Graves County, Kentucky · 0.18 MI N. of Ky 2422 · Structure no. 042C00319N

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lawrence over Fork of Bayou Duchien CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lawrence over Fork of Bayou Duchien CR in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 5 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2030. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLawrence
CrossesFork of Bayou Duchien CR
Location0.18 MI N. of Ky 2422
RouteCounty Highway 1308
CountyGraves County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.90917, -88.77306
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.
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating59.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2010)
Projected traffic80 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lawrence over Fork of Bayou Duchien CR built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lawrence over Fork of Bayou Duchien CR 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Lawrence over Fork of Bayou Duchien CR carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Lawrence over Fork of Bayou Duchien CR?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Lawrence over Fork of Bayou Duchien CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.