US Bridges

Forman Chapel RD over Shannon Creek

FairPosted for load

Mason County, Kentucky · .2 MI S JCT US 60 · Structure no. 081C00059N

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
71
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Forman Chapel RD over Shannon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Forman Chapel RD over Shannon Creek in Mason County, Kentucky. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 71 vehicles a day, projected to reach 71 by 2029. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesForman Chapel RD
CrossesShannon Creek
Location.2 MI S JCT US 60
RouteCounty Highway 1221
CountyMason County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.52278, -83.91222
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating54.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71 (2009)
Projected traffic71 by 2029
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 Forman Chapel RD over Shannon Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Forman Chapel RD over Shannon 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Forman Chapel RD over Shannon Creek carry?

About 71 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Forman Chapel RD over Shannon Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Forman Chapel RD over Shannon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.