US Bridges

Lester Chapel RD over Spring Creek

Poor

Todd County, Kentucky · 1 MI W US 41 · Structure no. 110C00049N

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lester Chapel RD over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lester Chapel RD over Spring Creek in Todd County, Kentucky. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2034. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesLester Chapel RD
CrossesSpring Creek
Location1 MI W US 41
RouteCounty Highway 1261
CountyTodd County
StateKentucky
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2014)
Projected traffic40 by 2034
Trucks0%
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 Lester Chapel RD over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lester Chapel RD over Spring Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Lester Chapel RD over Spring Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Lester Chapel RD over Spring Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Lester Chapel RD over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.