US Bridges

Chestnut Level RD over Trace Fork Creek

Fair

Casey County, Kentucky · .15 MI SE JCT Ky 501 · Structure no. 023C00100N

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
492
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chestnut Level RD over Trace Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Chestnut Level RD over Trace Fork Creek in Casey County, Kentucky. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 492 vehicles a day, projected to reach 492 by 2040. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesChestnut Level RD
CrossesTrace Fork Creek
Location.15 MI SE JCT Ky 501
RouteCounty Highway 1123
CountyCasey County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.23111, -84.90444
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic492 (2020)
Projected traffic492 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Level RD over Trace Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chestnut Level RD over Trace Fork 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Chestnut Level RD over Trace Fork Creek carry?

About 492 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Chestnut Level RD over Trace Fork Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Chestnut Level RD over Trace Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.