US Bridges

Chestnut Grove RD over Br. of Leatherwood Cr.

Fair

Adair County, Kentucky · 0.29 Mi. Sw. of JCT Ky 80 · Structure no. 001C00066N

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 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 2006, so it is 19 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.

It carries about 57 vehicles a day, projected to reach 57 by 2039. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 25 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.
Location0.29 Mi. Sw. of JCT Ky 80
RouteCounty Highway 1313
CountyAdair County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.00778, -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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.7 US tons
Inventory rating52.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 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 2006, making it 19 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 2023.

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 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.