US Bridges

New Dixville RD over Dry Fk Chaplin Rvr

FairPosted for load

Mercer County, Kentucky · .8 MI E of JCT Ky 1941 · Structure no. 084C00034N

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
79
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Dixville RD over Dry Fk Chaplin Rvr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying New Dixville RD over Dry Fk Chaplin Rvr in Mercer County, Kentucky. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 79 vehicles a day, projected to reach 79 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Dixville RD
CrossesDry Fk Chaplin Rvr
Location.8 MI E of JCT Ky 1941
RouteCounty Highway 1212
CountyMercer County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.71278, -84.93722
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.5 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic79 (2022)
Projected traffic79 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$96,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New Dixville RD over Dry Fk Chaplin Rvr built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Dixville RD over Dry Fk 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 2024.

How much traffic does New Dixville RD over Dry Fk Chaplin Rvr carry?

About 79 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is New Dixville RD over Dry Fk Chaplin Rvr?

The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns New Dixville RD over Dry Fk Chaplin Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.