US Bridges

KY-782 over Chestnut Creek

Fair

Marshall County, Kentucky · 1.1 MI W US 68 · Structure no. 079B00134N

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
721
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-782 over Chestnut Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-782 over Chestnut Creek in Marshall 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 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 721 vehicles a day, projected to reach 721 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-782
CrossesChestnut Creek
Location1.1 MI W US 68
RouteState Highway 782
CountyMarshall County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.93556, -88.3775
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.6 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic721 (2022)
Projected traffic721 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 KY-782 over Chestnut Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-782 over Chestnut 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does KY-782 over Chestnut Creek carry?

About 721 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-782 over Chestnut Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-782 over Chestnut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.