KY-123 over Little Cypress Creek
PoorPosted for loadHickman County, Kentucky · .35 MI West of JCT Ky 307 · Structure no. 053B00080N
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 199
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-123 over Little Cypress Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-123 over Little Cypress Creek in Hickman County, Kentucky. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 199 vehicles a day, projected to reach 199 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-123 over Little Cypress Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-123 over Little Cypress Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does KY-123 over Little Cypress Creek carry?
About 199 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is KY-123 over Little Cypress Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns KY-123 over Little Cypress Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.