US Bridges

Brewers Mill RD over Chaplin River

Fair

Mercer County, Kentucky · .5 MI E of JCT Ky 1941 · Structure no. 084C00017N

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
76
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brewers Mill RD over Chaplin River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Brewers Mill RD over Chaplin River in Mercer County, Kentucky. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5 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 76 vehicles a day, projected to reach 76 by 2042. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBrewers Mill RD
CrossesChaplin River
Location.5 MI E of JCT Ky 1941
RouteCounty Highway 1237
CountyMercer County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.78889, -84.97389
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating76.7 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76 (2022)
Projected traffic76 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$182,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brewers Mill RD over Chaplin River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brewers Mill RD 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Brewers Mill RD over Chaplin River carry?

About 76 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Brewers Mill RD over Chaplin River?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Brewers Mill RD over Chaplin River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.