US Bridges

KY-1608 over Bayou Overflow

FairPosted for load

Livingston County, Kentucky · 3.6 MI S.W. of JCT Ky 135 · Structure no. 070B00057N

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1608 over Bayou Overflow is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-1608 over Bayou Overflow in Livingston County, Kentucky. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2039. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1608
CrossesBayou Overflow
Location3.6 MI S.W. of JCT Ky 135
RouteState Highway 1608
CountyLivingston County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.29083, -88.44944
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2019)
Projected traffic15 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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1608 over Bayou Overflow built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1608 over Bayou Overflow 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1608 over Bayou Overflow carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is KY-1608 over Bayou Overflow?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1608 over Bayou Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.