US Bridges

Greens Chapel Rd. over Timber Creek

Good

Nelson County, Kentucky · 0.7 Mi. North of US 62 · Structure no. 090C00071N

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
199
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greens Chapel Rd. over Timber Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Greens Chapel Rd. over Timber Creek in Nelson County, Kentucky. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 199 vehicles a day, projected to reach 298 by 2031. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGreens Chapel Rd.
CrossesTimber Creek
Location0.7 Mi. North of US 62
RouteCounty Highway 1035
CountyNelson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.92694, -85.19222
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating88.6 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic199 (2011)
Projected traffic298 by 2031
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Greens Chapel Rd. over Timber Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greens 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 Greens Chapel Rd. over Timber Creek carry?

About 199 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Greens Chapel Rd. over Timber Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Greens Chapel Rd. over Timber Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.