US Bridges

Harberson Lane over Br. of Chaplin River

Fair

Boyle County, Kentucky · 1.2 MI E of JCT KY1856 · Structure no. 011C00035N

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
253
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harberson Lane over Br. of Chaplin River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Harberson Lane over Br. of Chaplin River in Boyle County, Kentucky. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 253 vehicles a day, projected to reach 253 by 2039. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHarberson Lane
CrossesBr. of Chaplin River
Location1.2 MI E of JCT KY1856
RouteCounty Highway 1203
CountyBoyle County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.61611, -84.925
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.1 US tons
Inventory rating58.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic253 (2019)
Projected traffic253 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Harberson Lane over Br. of Chaplin River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harberson Lane over Br. of Chaplin River 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 2022.

How much traffic does Harberson Lane over Br. of Chaplin River carry?

About 253 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Harberson Lane over Br. of Chaplin River?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Harberson Lane over Br. of Chaplin River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.