US Bridges

Owens Chapel Road over Brush Creek

FairPosted for load

Graves County, Kentucky · 2.0 MI S. of Ky 1820 · Structure no. 042C00220N

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
384
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Owens Chapel Road over Brush Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Owens Chapel Road over Brush Creek in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 384 vehicles a day, projected to reach 384 by 2030. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesOwens Chapel Road
CrossesBrush Creek
Location2.0 MI S. of Ky 1820
RouteCounty Highway 1420
CountyGraves County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.91833, -88.79417
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating20.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic384 (2010)
Projected traffic384 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Owens Chapel Road over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Owens Chapel Road over Brush 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 Owens Chapel Road over Brush Creek carry?

About 384 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Owens Chapel Road over Brush Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Owens Chapel Road over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.