US Bridges

Bluegrass Parkway over Chaplin River

Good

Washington County, Kentucky · Wbl 0.5 MI E of KY555 Ntr · Structure no. 115B00041L

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
489 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,469
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bluegrass Parkway over Chaplin River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bluegrass Parkway over Chaplin River in Washington County, Kentucky. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 7,469 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,469 by 2042. The structure is 489 ft (149 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesBluegrass Parkway
CrossesChaplin River
LocationWbl 0.5 MI E of KY555 Ntr
RouteState Highway 9002
CountyWashington County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.87556, -85.1475
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length489 ft (149 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,469 (2022)
Projected traffic7,469 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bluegrass Parkway over Chaplin River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bluegrass Parkway over Chaplin River 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Bluegrass Parkway over Chaplin River carry?

About 7,469 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Bluegrass Parkway over Chaplin River?

The structure is 489 ft (149 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Bluegrass Parkway over Chaplin River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.