US Bridges

Spence Chapel Road over Overly Crowley Branch

Fair

Graves County, Kentucky · 01.MILES East of Ky. 131 · Structure no. 042C00311N

Built
2003
22 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
297
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spence Chapel Road over Overly Crowley Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spence Chapel Road over Overly Crowley Branch in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 2003 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 22 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.

It carries about 297 vehicles a day, projected to reach 297 by 2029. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSpence Chapel Road
CrossesOverly Crowley Branch
Location01.MILES East of Ky. 131
RouteCounty Highway 1527
CountyGraves County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.78083, -88.59444
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic297 (2009)
Projected traffic297 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Spence Chapel Road over Overly Crowley Branch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Spence Chapel Road over Overly Crowley Branch 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Spence Chapel Road over Overly Crowley Branch carry?

About 297 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Spence Chapel Road over Overly Crowley Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Spence Chapel Road over Overly Crowley Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.