US Bridges

Chase Lane over Sycamore Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Kentucky · .30 MI West of JCT Ky 213 · Structure no. 087C00052N

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chase Lane over Sycamore Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Chase Lane over Sycamore Creek in Montgomery County, Kentucky. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2034. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesChase Lane
CrossesSycamore Creek
Location.30 MI West of JCT Ky 213
RouteCounty Highway 1165
CountyMontgomery County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.98194, -83.85806
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.5 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2014)
Projected traffic50 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 Chase Lane over Sycamore Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chase Lane over Sycamore Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Chase Lane over Sycamore Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Chase Lane over Sycamore Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Chase Lane over Sycamore Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.