US Bridges

Green Chapel RD over Timber Creek

GoodPosted for load

Nelson County, Kentucky · 0.8 Miles N JCT US 62 · Structure no. 090C00059N

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
319
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Green Chapel RD over Timber Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Green Chapel RD over Timber Creek in Nelson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 319 vehicles a day, projected to reach 319 by 2030. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesGreen Chapel RD
CrossesTimber Creek
Location0.8 Miles N JCT US 62
RouteCounty Highway 1035
Coordinates37.92889, -85.19194
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic319 (2010)
Projected traffic319 by 2030
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 Green Chapel RD over Timber Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Green Chapel RD over Timber 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Green Chapel RD over Timber Creek carry?

About 319 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Green Chapel RD over Timber Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Green Chapel RD over Timber Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.