US Bridges

KY-944 over Unname Stream

FairPosted for load

Hickman County, Kentucky · .40 MI East of JCT Ky 307 · Structure no. 053B00049N

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
149
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-944 over Unname Stream is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-944 over Unname Stream in Hickman County, Kentucky. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 6 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 149 vehicles a day, projected to reach 149 by 2043. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-944
CrossesUnname Stream
Location.40 MI East of JCT Ky 307
RouteState Highway 944
CountyHickman County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.62778, -88.86389
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic149 (2023)
Projected traffic149 by 2043
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

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-944 over Unname Stream built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-944 over Unname Stream 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does KY-944 over Unname Stream carry?

About 149 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-944 over Unname Stream?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-944 over Unname Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.