US Bridges

Chaffee Ave over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Hardin County, Kentucky · Park & Chaffee · Structure no. DAPTRAKNO0BDG29

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Chaffee Ave over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Chaffee Ave over Drainage Ditch in Hardin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 6 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 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2045. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesChaffee Ave
CrossesDrainage Ditch
LocationPark & Chaffee
CountyHardin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.89718, -85.96658
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2023)
Projected traffic300 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chaffee Ave over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chaffee Ave over Drainage Ditch 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Chaffee Ave over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Chaffee Ave over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Chaffee Ave over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the Army.