US Bridges

KY-1754 over Chaplin River

Good

Nelson County, Kentucky · At Nelson-Wash.Co Line · Structure no. 090B00110N

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
233 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
371
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1754 over Chaplin River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-1754 over Chaplin River in Nelson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 371 vehicles a day, projected to reach 371 by 2043. The structure is 233 ft (70.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesKY-1754
CrossesChaplin River
LocationAt Nelson-Wash.Co Line
RouteState Highway 1754
Coordinates37.89111, -85.19944
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.2 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length233 ft (70.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic371 (2023)
Projected traffic371 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 KY-1754 over Chaplin River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1754 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1754 over Chaplin River carry?

About 371 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-1754 over Chaplin River?

The structure is 233 ft (70.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1754 over Chaplin River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.