US Bridges

Ishmael Chapel RD over South Goose Creek

Fair

Nicholas County, Kentucky · 1.333 MI NW JCT Ky 32 · Structure no. 091C00045N

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ishmael Chapel RD over South Goose Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ishmael Chapel RD over South Goose Creek in Nicholas County, Kentucky. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 110 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2029. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesIshmael Chapel RD
CrossesSouth Goose Creek
Location1.333 MI NW JCT Ky 32
RouteCounty Highway 1045
CountyNicholas County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.37, -83.96139
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating49.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2009)
Projected traffic110 by 2029
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 Ishmael Chapel RD over South Goose Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ishmael Chapel RD over South Goose Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Ishmael Chapel RD over South Goose Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Ishmael Chapel RD over South Goose Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Ishmael Chapel RD over South Goose Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.