US Bridges

KY-1283 over Bayou De Chien

Fair

Hickman County, Kentucky · 1 MI N of Jcksn Pur Pkwy · Structure no. 053B00063N

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
198 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
217
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1283 over Bayou De Chien is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-1283 over Bayou De Chien in Hickman County, Kentucky. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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.

It carries about 217 vehicles a day, projected to reach 217 by 2041. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1283
CrossesBayou De Chien
Location1 MI N of Jcksn Pur Pkwy
RouteState Highway 1283
CountyHickman County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.60444, -88.81667
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length198 ft (60.4 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 traffic217 (2021)
Projected traffic217 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-1283 over Bayou De Chien built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1283 over Bayou De Chien 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-1283 over Bayou De Chien carry?

About 217 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1283 over Bayou De Chien?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1283 over Bayou De Chien?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.