US Bridges

Chestnut Grove RD over Dix River

Fair

Rockcastle County, Kentucky · .3 MI N US 2250 · Structure no. 102C00044N

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
132 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
106
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chestnut Grove RD over Dix River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Chestnut Grove RD over Dix River in Rockcastle County, Kentucky. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 5 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 106 vehicles a day, projected to reach 138 by 2026. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesChestnut Grove RD
CrossesDix River
Location.3 MI N US 2250
RouteCounty Highway 1365
Coordinates37.40889, -84.41778
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating95.8 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic106 (2006)
Projected traffic138 by 2026
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Chestnut Grove RD over Dix River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chestnut Grove RD over Dix 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Chestnut Grove RD over Dix River carry?

About 106 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Chestnut Grove RD over Dix River?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Chestnut Grove RD over Dix River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.