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KY-725 over Bayou Creek

Fair

McCracken County, Kentucky · .30 MI West of JCT Ky 115 · Structure no. 073B00046N

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,124
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-725 over Bayou Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-725 over Bayou Creek in McCracken County, Kentucky. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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.

It carries about 1,124 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,124 by 2043. The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-725
CrossesBayou Creek
Location.30 MI West of JCT Ky 115
RouteState Highway 725
CountyMcCracken County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.08889, -88.8325
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length62 ft (19 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,124 (2023)
Projected traffic1,124 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-725 over Bayou Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-725 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does KY-725 over Bayou Creek carry?

About 1,124 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-725 over Bayou Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns KY-725 over Bayou Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.