US Bridges

Myers Chapel RD over Rocky Creek

Good

Muhlenberg County, Kentucky · 1 MI N Ky 973 · Structure no. 089C00048N

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Myers Chapel RD over Rocky Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Myers Chapel RD over Rocky Creek in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, projected to reach 125 by 2031. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesMyers Chapel RD
CrossesRocky Creek
Location1 MI N Ky 973
RouteCounty Highway 1184
CountyMuhlenberg County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.10361, -87.02444
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2011)
Projected traffic125 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Myers Chapel RD over Rocky Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Myers Chapel RD over Rocky Creek 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Myers Chapel RD over Rocky Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Myers Chapel RD over Rocky Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Myers Chapel RD over Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.