US Bridges

Ky 1044 over Marsh Creek

Good

McCreary County, Kentucky · 2 M NW of JCT Eky 92 · Structure no. 074B00036N

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
544
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 1044 over Marsh Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ky 1044 over Marsh Creek in McCreary County, Kentucky. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 544 vehicles a day, projected to reach 544 by 2041. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKy 1044
CrossesMarsh Creek
Location2 M NW of JCT Eky 92
RouteState Highway 1044
CountyMcCreary County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.68611, -84.34694
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating65.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic544 (2021)
Projected traffic544 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 1044 over Marsh Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 1044 over Marsh Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Ky 1044 over Marsh Creek carry?

About 544 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Ky 1044 over Marsh Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 1044 over Marsh Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.