US Bridges

Kingston CR1299 over S. Fk. Bayou Du Chien

Good

Graves County, Kentucky · 0.9 MI N. of Ky 94 · Structure no. 042C00340N

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
63
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kingston CR1299 over S. Fk. Bayou Du Chien is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Kingston CR1299 over S. Fk. Bayou Du Chien in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 63 vehicles a day, projected to reach 63 by 2030. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKingston CR1299
CrossesS. Fk. Bayou Du Chien
Location0.9 MI N. of Ky 94
RouteCounty Highway 1299
CountyGraves County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.56111, -88.78861
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63 (2010)
Projected traffic63 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Kingston CR1299 over S. Fk. Bayou Du Chien built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kingston CR1299 over S. Fk. Bayou Du 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Kingston CR1299 over S. Fk. Bayou Du Chien carry?

About 63 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Kingston CR1299 over S. Fk. Bayou Du Chien?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Kingston CR1299 over S. Fk. Bayou Du Chien?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.