US Bridges

Boyers Chapel RD over North Fork Twin Creek

Good

Harrison County, Kentucky · 2.0 MI SW JCT Ky 356 · Structure no. 049C00103N

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
88
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boyers Chapel RD over North Fork Twin Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Boyers Chapel RD over North Fork Twin Creek in Harrison County, Kentucky. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 88 vehicles a day, projected to reach 88 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBoyers Chapel RD
CrossesNorth Fork Twin Creek
Location2.0 MI SW JCT Ky 356
RouteCounty Highway 1227
Coordinates38.40444, -84.45528
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88 (2021)
Projected traffic88 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Boyers Chapel RD over North Fork Twin Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Boyers Chapel RD over North Fork Twin 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Boyers Chapel RD over North Fork Twin Creek carry?

About 88 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Boyers Chapel RD over North Fork Twin Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Boyers Chapel RD over North Fork Twin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.