US Bridges

KY-1941 over Chaplin River

Fair

Mercer County, Kentucky · 1.2 MI N of JCT Ky 1989 · Structure no. 084B00029N

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
191 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
31
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1941 over Chaplin River is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-1941 over Chaplin River in Mercer County, Kentucky. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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.

It carries about 31 vehicles a day, projected to reach 31 by 2041. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1941
CrossesChaplin River
Location1.2 MI N of JCT Ky 1989
RouteState Highway 1941
CountyMercer County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.81194, -84.98556
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31 (2021)
Projected traffic31 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1941 over Chaplin River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1941 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-1941 over Chaplin River carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1941 over Chaplin River?

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1941 over Chaplin River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.