US Bridges

Chad Lewis RD over Greasy Creek

FairPosted for load

Harlan County, Kentucky · 0.1 Mi. W. of Ky 221 · Structure no. 048C00145N

Built
1982
43 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chad Lewis RD over Greasy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chad Lewis RD over Greasy Creek in Harlan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 43 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2026. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesChad Lewis RD
CrossesGreasy Creek
Location0.1 Mi. W. of Ky 221
RouteCounty Highway 1041
CountyHarlan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.97667, -83.21861
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating5.2 US tons
Inventory rating3.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2006)
Projected traffic100 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$80,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chad Lewis RD over Greasy Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Chad Lewis RD over Greasy 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Chad Lewis RD over Greasy Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Chad Lewis RD over Greasy Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Chad Lewis RD over Greasy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.