US Bridges

Tatham Ridge Rd. over Trib-Chaplin River

Good

Washington County, Kentucky · 0.7 MI East of Ky 1796 · Structure no. 115C00069N

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
85
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tatham Ridge Rd. over Trib-Chaplin River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tatham Ridge Rd. over Trib-Chaplin River in Washington County, Kentucky. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 85 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 20 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesTatham Ridge Rd.
CrossesTrib-Chaplin River
Location0.7 MI East of Ky 1796
RouteCounty Highway 1039
CountyWashington County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.85667, -85.11417
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2022)
Projected traffic85 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Tatham Ridge Rd. over Trib-Chaplin River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tatham Ridge Rd. over Trib-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 2021.

How much traffic does Tatham Ridge Rd. over Trib-Chaplin River carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Tatham Ridge Rd. over Trib-Chaplin River?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Tatham Ridge Rd. over Trib-Chaplin River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.