US Bridges

KY-307 over Cypress Creek

FairPosted for load

Hickman County, Kentucky · 1.4 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 703 · Structure no. 053B00019N

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2021
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
363 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
1,009
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-307 over Cypress Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-307 over Cypress Creek in Hickman County, Kentucky. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,009 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,009 by 2042. The structure is 363 ft (110.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-307
CrossesCypress Creek
Location1.4 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 703
RouteState Highway 307
CountyHickman County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.73194, -88.86861
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadH 20
Structure length363 ft (110.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,009 (2022)
Projected traffic1,009 by 2042
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 KY-307 over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-307 over Cypress Creek 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does KY-307 over Cypress Creek carry?

About 1,009 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is KY-307 over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 363 ft (110.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-307 over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.