US Bridges

Deep Creek RD over Chaplin River

Good

Mercer County, Kentucky · .4MI S of JCT Ky 152 · Structure no. 084C00052N

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
253 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
113
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deep Creek RD over Chaplin River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Deep Creek RD over Chaplin River in Mercer County, Kentucky. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 113 vehicles a day, projected to reach 113 by 2042. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDeep Creek RD
CrossesChaplin River
Location.4MI S of JCT Ky 152
RouteCounty Highway 1225
Coordinates37.73667, -84.95889
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length253 ft (77.1 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.2 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic113 (2022)
Projected traffic113 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Deep Creek RD over Chaplin River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Deep Creek RD over Chaplin River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Deep Creek RD over Chaplin River carry?

About 113 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Deep Creek RD over Chaplin River?

The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.2 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Deep Creek RD over Chaplin River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.