US Bridges

Reed Road over Br.S.Fk.-Bayou De Chien

Poor

Hickman County, Kentucky · 1.5 Mi. E. JCT Browns RD · Structure no. 053C00048N

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reed Road over Br.S.Fk.-Bayou De Chien is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Reed Road over Br.S.Fk.-Bayou De Chien in Hickman County, Kentucky. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 9 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9 by 2030. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesReed Road
CrossesBr.S.Fk.-Bayou De Chien
Location1.5 Mi. E. JCT Browns RD
RouteCounty Highway 1303
CountyHickman County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.54222, -88.81667
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating100.5 US tons
Inventory rating60.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9 (2010)
Projected traffic9 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Reed Road over Br.S.Fk.-Bayou De Chien built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reed 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 Reed Road over Br.S.Fk.-Bayou De Chien carry?

About 9 vehicles per day (2010 count).

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

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.