US Bridges

Ky 1941 over Chaplin Rver

Good

Mercer County, Kentucky · 3.1M S of JCT W/Ky 152 · Structure no. 084B00056N

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
121
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 1941 over Chaplin Rver is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ky 1941 over Chaplin Rver in Mercer County, Kentucky. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 121 vehicles a day, projected to reach 121 by 2043. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 1941
CrossesChaplin Rver
Location3.1M S of JCT W/Ky 152
RouteState Highway 1941
CountyMercer County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.7075, -84.97028
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic121 (2023)
Projected traffic121 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 1941 over Chaplin Rver built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 1941 over Chaplin Rver in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Ky 1941 over Chaplin Rver carry?

About 121 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Ky 1941 over Chaplin Rver?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 1941 over Chaplin Rver?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.