US Bridges

Bayou Creek RD over Branch Bayou Creek

FairPosted for load

Livingston County, Kentucky · 2.5 MI N. of Ky 763 · Structure no. 070C00056N

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bayou Creek RD over Branch Bayou Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Bayou Creek RD over Branch Bayou Creek in Livingston 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBayou Creek RD
CrossesBranch Bayou Creek
Location2.5 MI N. of Ky 763
RouteCounty Highway 1317
CountyLivingston County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.27333, -88.37833
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating24 US tons
Inventory rating14.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (2013)
Projected traffic1 by 2033
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 Bayou Creek RD over Branch Bayou Creek built?

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

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

About 1 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Bayou Creek RD over Branch Bayou Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Bayou Creek RD over Branch Bayou Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.