US Bridges

Catlett RD over Dry Fork of Chaplin Rvr

Fair

Mercer County, Kentucky · 2.3 Mi. West of U.S. 68 · Structure no. 084C00012N

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
48
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Catlett RD over Dry Fork of Chaplin Rvr is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Catlett RD over Dry Fork of Chaplin Rvr in Mercer County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 48 vehicles a day, projected to reach 48 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCatlett RD
CrossesDry Fork of Chaplin Rvr
Location2.3 Mi. West of U.S. 68
RouteCounty Highway 1217
CountyMercer County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.70556, -84.935
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48 (2022)
Projected traffic48 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Catlett RD over Dry Fork of Chaplin Rvr built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Catlett RD over Dry Fork of Chaplin Rvr 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does Catlett RD over Dry Fork of Chaplin Rvr carry?

About 48 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Catlett RD over Dry Fork of Chaplin Rvr?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Catlett RD over Dry Fork of Chaplin Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.