US Bridges

KY-307 over Overflow Bayou Du Chien_

Good

Hickman County, Kentucky · 1.1MI Sou. of JCT KY-944 · Structure no. 053B00108N

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
726
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-307 over Overflow Bayou Du Chien_ is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying KY-307 over Overflow Bayou Du Chien_ in Hickman County, Kentucky. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 726 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 726 by 2043. The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesKY-307
CrossesOverflow Bayou Du Chien_
Location1.1MI Sou. of JCT KY-944
RouteState Highway 307
Coordinates36.60917, -88.87139
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length138 ft (42.2 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic726 (2023)
Projected traffic726 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-307 over Overflow Bayou Du Chien_ built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-307 over Overflow Bayou Du Chien_ in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does KY-307 over Overflow Bayou Du Chien_ carry?

About 726 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is KY-307 over Overflow Bayou Du Chien_?

The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns KY-307 over Overflow Bayou Du Chien_?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.