US Bridges

KY-239 over Bayou De Chien Overflow

FairPosted for load

Hickman County, Kentucky · On Fulton - Hickman Cl · Structure no. 053B00048N

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
462 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
921
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-239 over Bayou De Chien Overflow is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-239 over Bayou De Chien Overflow in Hickman County, Kentucky. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 921 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 921 by 2041. The structure is 462 ft (140.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-239
CrossesBayou De Chien Overflow
LocationOn Fulton - Hickman Cl
RouteState Highway 239
CountyHickman County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.60972, -89.03083
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadH 15
Structure length462 ft (140.8 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic921 (2021)
Projected traffic921 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-239 over Bayou De Chien Overflow built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-239 over Bayou De Chien Overflow 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does KY-239 over Bayou De Chien Overflow carry?

About 921 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is KY-239 over Bayou De Chien Overflow?

The structure is 462 ft (140.8 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-239 over Bayou De Chien Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.