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KY-152 over Chaplin River

FairPosted for load

Mercer County, Kentucky · 1 MI E of JCT Ky 1941 · Structure no. 084B00012N

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
170 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
776
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-152 over Chaplin River is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-152 over Chaplin River in Mercer County, Kentucky. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older 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 776 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 776 by 2041. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-152
CrossesChaplin River
Location1 MI E of JCT Ky 1941
RouteState Highway 152
CountyMercer County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.74583, -84.97028
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic776 (2021)
Projected traffic776 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$589,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-152 over Chaplin River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-152 over Chaplin River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does KY-152 over Chaplin River carry?

About 776 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is KY-152 over Chaplin River?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns KY-152 over Chaplin River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.