US Bridges

Duley RD over Bayou Creek

FairPosted for load

Livingston County, Kentucky · 0.6 MI North - Ky 763 · Structure no. 070C00031N

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
57
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Duley RD over Bayou Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Duley RD over Bayou Creek in Livingston County, Kentucky. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 40 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 5 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 57 vehicles a day, projected to reach 57 by 2033. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesDuley RD
CrossesBayou Creek
Location0.6 MI North - Ky 763
RouteCounty Highway 1323
CountyLivingston County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.25028, -88.40833
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating20.7 US tons
Inventory rating12.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57 (2013)
Projected traffic57 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$184,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Duley RD over Bayou Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Duley RD over Bayou Creek 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 Duley RD over Bayou Creek carry?

About 57 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Duley RD over Bayou Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Duley RD over Bayou Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.