US Bridges

Scotts Chapel over Smith Creek

Good

Livingston County, Kentucky · 1.8 MI N. of Ky 70 · Structure no. 070C00063N

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
109
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scotts Chapel over Smith Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Scotts Chapel over Smith Creek in Livingston County, Kentucky. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 109 vehicles a day, projected to reach 109 by 2033. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesScotts Chapel
CrossesSmith Creek
Location1.8 MI N. of Ky 70
RouteCounty Highway 1200
Coordinates37.16361, -88.36278
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.1 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic109 (2013)
Projected traffic109 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Scotts Chapel over Smith Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scotts Chapel over Smith 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does Scotts Chapel over Smith Creek carry?

About 109 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Scotts Chapel over Smith Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Scotts Chapel over Smith Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.