US Bridges

Ky 458 over Chaplin River

Fair

Nelson County, Kentucky · Nelson/Washington Line · Structure no. 090B00118N

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
294 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
301
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 458 over Chaplin River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 458 over Chaplin River in Nelson County, Kentucky. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger 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 294 ft (89.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 458
CrossesChaplin River
LocationNelson/Washington Line
RouteState Highway 458
CountyNelson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.87056, -85.23083
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length294 ft (89.6 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 458 over Chaplin River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 458 over Chaplin River 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 2024.

How much traffic does Ky 458 over Chaplin River carry?

About 301 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Ky 458 over Chaplin River?

The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 458 over Chaplin River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.