US Bridges

Deweese Road over Over Br.Bayou Du Chien

Fair

Hickman County, Kentucky · 1.2 Mile NW of Ky 239 · Structure no. 053C00065N

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
162 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
29
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deweese Road over Over Br.Bayou Du Chien is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Deweese Road over Over Br.Bayou Du Chien in Hickman County, Kentucky. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 29 vehicles a day, projected to reach 29 by 2039. The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesDeweese Road
CrossesOver Br.Bayou Du Chien
Location1.2 Mile NW of Ky 239
RouteCounty Highway 1213
CountyHickman County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.60944, -89.0375
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.1 US tons
Inventory rating50.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length162 ft (49.5 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29 (2019)
Projected traffic29 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Deweese Road over Over Br.Bayou Du Chien built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Deweese Road over Over Br.Bayou Du 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Deweese Road over Over Br.Bayou Du Chien carry?

About 29 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Deweese Road over Over Br.Bayou Du Chien?

The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Deweese Road over Over Br.Bayou Du Chien?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.