US Bridges

North Chestnut Gro over Little Blackford Creek

GoodPosted for load

Daviess County, Kentucky · 0.2 Mi. East JCT Ky 334 · Structure no. 030C00125N

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
56
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Chestnut Gro over Little Blackford Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying North Chestnut Gro over Little Blackford Creek in Daviess 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 56 vehicles a day, projected to reach 87 by 2034. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNorth Chestnut Gro
CrossesLittle Blackford Creek
Location0.2 Mi. East JCT Ky 334
RouteCounty Highway 1062
Coordinates37.8925, -86.98528
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18.1 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56 (2014)
Projected traffic87 by 2034
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 North Chestnut Gro over Little Blackford Creek built?

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

What condition is North Chestnut Gro over Little Blackford Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does North Chestnut Gro over Little Blackford Creek carry?

About 56 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is North Chestnut Gro over Little Blackford Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns North Chestnut Gro over Little Blackford Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.