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KY-239 over Chumley Creek

Good

Fulton County, Kentucky · .30 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 112 · Structure no. 038B00010N

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
923
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-239 over Chumley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-239 over Chumley Creek in Fulton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older 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.

It carries about 923 vehicles a day, projected to reach 923 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-239
CrossesChumley Creek
Location.30 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 112
RouteState Highway 239
CountyFulton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.58694, -89.03556
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic923 (2022)
Projected traffic923 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-239 over Chumley Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-239 over Chumley 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does KY-239 over Chumley Creek carry?

About 923 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-239 over Chumley Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns KY-239 over Chumley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.