US Bridges

Latta Road over Br.S.Fk.Bayou De Chien

Poor

Hickman County, Kentucky · 0.5 MI E of Ky 94 · Structure no. 053C00047N

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Latta Road over Br.S.Fk.Bayou De Chien is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Latta Road over Br.S.Fk.Bayou De Chien in Hickman County, Kentucky. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 4 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.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2039. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLatta Road
CrossesBr.S.Fk.Bayou De Chien
Location0.5 MI E of Ky 94
RouteCounty Highway 1123
CountyHickman County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.5475, -88.82278
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2019)
Projected traffic25 by 2039
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Latta Road over Br.S.Fk.Bayou De Chien built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Latta Road over Br.S.Fk.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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Latta Road over Br.S.Fk.Bayou De Chien carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Latta Road over Br.S.Fk.Bayou De Chien?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Latta Road over Br.S.Fk.Bayou De Chien?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.