KY-780 over Over Bayou De Chien
PoorClosed to trafficHickman County, Kentucky · .2 MI West of JCT US 51 · Structure no. 053B00104N
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 140
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-780 over Over Bayou De Chien is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-780 over Over Bayou De Chien in Hickman County, Kentucky. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 61 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 2 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 140 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-780 over Over Bayou De Chien built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is KY-780 over Over Bayou De Chien 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-780 over Over Bayou De Chien carry?
About 140 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is KY-780 over Over Bayou De Chien?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns KY-780 over Over Bayou De Chien?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.