US Bridges

Tathum Springs RD over Chaplin River

Good

Washington County, Kentucky · 300 Ft N. JCT Ky 1796 · Structure no. 115C00058N

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
262 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
76
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tathum Springs RD over Chaplin River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tathum Springs RD over Chaplin River in Washington County, Kentucky. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 76 vehicles a day, projected to reach 76 by 2042. The structure is 262 ft (80 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesTathum Springs RD
CrossesChaplin River
Location300 Ft N. JCT Ky 1796
RouteCounty Highway 1042
CountyWashington County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.86528, -85.12361
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length262 ft (80 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76 (2022)
Projected traffic76 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Tathum Springs RD over Chaplin River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tathum Springs RD 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does Tathum Springs RD over Chaplin River carry?

About 76 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Tathum Springs RD over Chaplin River?

The structure is 262 ft (80 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Tathum Springs RD over Chaplin River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.