Chism RD over Marrowbone Creek
PoorPosted for loadCumberland County, Kentucky · 0.1 MI S of Ky 90 · Structure no. 029C00019N
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 289
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Chism RD over Marrowbone Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Chism RD over Marrowbone Creek in Cumberland County, Kentucky. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 289 vehicles a day, projected to reach 289 by 2039. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Chism RD over Marrowbone Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Chism RD over Marrowbone Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Chism RD over Marrowbone Creek carry?
About 289 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Chism RD over Marrowbone Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Chism RD over Marrowbone Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.