Ky 555 over Chaplin River
GoodWashington County, Kentucky · Nelson/Washington CO Line · Structure no. 115B00065N
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 683 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,087
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ky 555 over Chaplin River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 555 over Chaplin River in Washington County, Kentucky. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 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 1,087 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,087 by 2042. The structure is 683 ft (208.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ky 555 over Chaplin River built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ky 555 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 Ky 555 over Chaplin River carry?
About 1,087 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is Ky 555 over Chaplin River?
The structure is 683 ft (208.2 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Ky 555 over Chaplin River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.