US Bridges

KY-458 over Bluegrass Pw Nr Chaplin

Fair

Nelson County, Kentucky · 1.1 MI S of JCT US 62 · Structure no. 090B00065N

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
200 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
301
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-458 over Bluegrass Pw Nr Chaplin is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-458 over Bluegrass Pw Nr Chaplin in Nelson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 301 vehicles a day, projected to reach 301 by 2043. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-458
CrossesBluegrass Pw Nr Chaplin
Location1.1 MI S of JCT US 62
RouteState Highway 458
CountyNelson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.88278, -85.22361
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic301 (2023)
Projected traffic301 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 KY-458 over Bluegrass Pw Nr Chaplin built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-458 over Bluegrass Pw Nr Chaplin 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does KY-458 over Bluegrass Pw Nr Chaplin carry?

About 301 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-458 over Bluegrass Pw Nr Chaplin?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns KY-458 over Bluegrass Pw Nr Chaplin?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.