US Bridges

Cooper Chapel RD over Mcneely Lake

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.15 MI W of Penn Run RD · Structure no. 056C00186N

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,564
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cooper Chapel RD over Mcneely Lake is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cooper Chapel RD over Mcneely Lake in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 2,564 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,564 by 2043. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCooper Chapel RD
CrossesMcneely Lake
Location0.15 MI W of Penn Run RD
RouteCounty Highway 1002
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.11, -85.63389
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.1 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,564 (2023)
Projected traffic2,564 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Cooper Chapel RD over Mcneely Lake built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cooper Chapel RD over Mcneely Lake 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Cooper Chapel RD over Mcneely Lake carry?

About 2,564 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Cooper Chapel RD over Mcneely Lake?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Cooper Chapel RD over Mcneely Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.