US Bridges

BG-9002 over Chaplin River

Fair

Washington County, Kentucky · Ebl .50 MI E of KY555 Ntr · Structure no. 115B00041R

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
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

BG-9002 over Chaplin River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying BG-9002 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 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 7,469 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,469 by 2042. The structure is 489 ft (149 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesBG-9002
CrossesChaplin River
LocationEbl .50 MI E of KY555 Ntr
RouteState Highway 9002
CountyWashington County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.87528, -85.1475
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 rating52.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 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 width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 BG-9002 over Chaplin River built?

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

What condition is BG-9002 over Chaplin 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does BG-9002 over Chaplin River carry?

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

How long is BG-9002 over Chaplin River?

The structure is 489 ft (149 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns BG-9002 over Chaplin River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.