US Bridges

KY-703 over Little Cypress Creek

FairPosted for load

Hickman County, Kentucky · .46 Mi. W. of Jct. Ky 307 · Structure no. 053B00089N

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
485
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-703 over Little Cypress Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-703 over Little Cypress Creek in Hickman County, Kentucky. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 485 vehicles a day, projected to reach 485 by 2038. The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-703
CrossesLittle Cypress Creek
Location.46 Mi. W. of Jct. Ky 307
RouteState Highway 703
CountyHickman County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.70833, -88.87667
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic485 (2018)
Projected traffic485 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 KY-703 over Little Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-703 over Little 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does KY-703 over Little Cypress Creek carry?

About 485 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is KY-703 over Little Cypress Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns KY-703 over Little Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.