US Bridges

Cooper Chapel RD over Fishpool Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.9 MI E of Ky 61 · Structure no. 056C00251N

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,958
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cooper Chapel RD over Fishpool Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cooper Chapel RD over Fishpool Creek in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 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 7,958 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,958 by 2038. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCooper Chapel RD
CrossesFishpool Creek
Location0.9 MI E of Ky 61
RouteCounty Highway 1002
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.10306, -85.65556
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,958 (2018)
Projected traffic7,958 by 2038
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 Cooper Chapel RD over Fishpool Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cooper Chapel RD over Fishpool 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does Cooper Chapel RD over Fishpool Creek carry?

About 7,958 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Cooper Chapel RD over Fishpool Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns Cooper Chapel RD over Fishpool Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.