US Bridges

Chestnut Grove RD over Br. of Leatherwood CR

Fair

Adair County, Kentucky · 0.25 Mi. Sw. of JCT Ky 80 · Structure no. 001C00065N

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
57
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chestnut Grove RD over Br. of Leatherwood CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chestnut Grove RD over Br. of Leatherwood CR in Adair County, Kentucky. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 57 vehicles a day, projected to reach 57 by 2039. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesChestnut Grove RD
CrossesBr. of Leatherwood CR
Location0.25 Mi. Sw. of JCT Ky 80
RouteCounty Highway 1313
CountyAdair County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.00806, -85.48556
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating84 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57 (2019)
Projected traffic57 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Chestnut Grove RD over Br. of Leatherwood CR built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chestnut Grove RD over Br. of Leatherwood CR 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 2021.

How much traffic does Chestnut Grove RD over Br. of Leatherwood CR carry?

About 57 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Chestnut Grove RD over Br. of Leatherwood CR?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Chestnut Grove RD over Br. of Leatherwood CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.