US Bridges

Claunch Rd. over Chaplin River

FairPosted for load

Boyle County, Kentucky · 1.5M West of 68 · Structure no. 011C00080N

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
72 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Claunch Rd. over Chaplin River is a concrete slab carrying Claunch Rd. over Chaplin River in Boyle County, Kentucky. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesClaunch Rd.
CrossesChaplin River
Location1.5M West of 68
RouteCounty Highway 1312
CountyBoyle County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.67861, -84.94833
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (21.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic50 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Claunch Rd. over Chaplin River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Claunch Rd. over 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 2024.

How much traffic does Claunch Rd. over Chaplin River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Claunch Rd. over Chaplin River?

The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Claunch Rd. over Chaplin River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.