US Bridges

Chavies School RD over Grapevine Creek

Good

Perry County, Kentucky · 0.01 M N of JCT KY-28 · Structure no. 097C00104N

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
556
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chavies School RD over Grapevine Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Chavies School RD over Grapevine Creek in Perry County, Kentucky. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 556 vehicles a day, projected to reach 556 by 2032. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesChavies School RD
CrossesGrapevine Creek
Location0.01 M N of JCT KY-28
RouteCounty Highway 1788
CountyPerry County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.35528, -83.33056
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (20.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic556 (2012)
Projected traffic556 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Chavies School RD over Grapevine Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chavies School RD over Grapevine 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Chavies School RD over Grapevine Creek carry?

About 556 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Chavies School RD over Grapevine Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (20.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Chavies School RD over Grapevine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.