KY-795 over Chestnut Creek
PoorPosted for loadMarshall County, Kentucky · 3.0 MI West of JCT US 641 · Structure no. 079B00014N
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 66 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 355
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-795 over Chestnut Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-795 over Chestnut Creek in Marshall County, Kentucky. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 355 vehicles a day, projected to reach 355 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-795 over Chestnut Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-795 over Chestnut Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does KY-795 over Chestnut Creek carry?
About 355 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is KY-795 over Chestnut Creek?
The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns KY-795 over Chestnut Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.