KY-307 over North Fork Bayou De Chie
PoorHickman County, Kentucky · .30 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 944 · Structure no. 053B00017N
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 112 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 726
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-307 over North Fork Bayou De Chie is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-307 over North Fork Bayou De Chie in Hickman County, Kentucky. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 4 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.
It carries about 726 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 726 by 2043. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-307 over North Fork Bayou De Chie built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-307 over North Fork Bayou De Chie 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does KY-307 over North Fork Bayou De Chie carry?
About 726 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is KY-307 over North Fork Bayou De Chie?
The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns KY-307 over North Fork Bayou De Chie?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.