US Bridges

Chester RD over Duncan Creek

FairPosted for load

Marshall County, Kentucky · 0.9 Mi. S. Ky 402 · Structure no. 079C00039N

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
61
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chester RD over Duncan Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Chester RD over Duncan Creek in Marshall County, Kentucky. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 61 vehicles a day, projected to reach 61 by 2031. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesChester RD
CrossesDuncan Creek
Location0.9 Mi. S. Ky 402
RouteCounty Highway 1270
CountyMarshall County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.75528, -88.43139
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61 (2011)
Projected traffic61 by 2031
Trucks0%
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 Chester RD over Duncan Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chester RD over Duncan 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Chester RD over Duncan Creek carry?

About 61 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Chester RD over Duncan Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Chester RD over Duncan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.