US Bridges

KY-85 over Cypress Creek

Fair

McLean County, Kentucky · .2 MI E-Ky 2226 · Structure no. 075B00070N

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,016
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-85 over Cypress Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-85 over Cypress Creek in McLean County, Kentucky. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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.

It carries about 1,016 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,016 by 2041. The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-85
CrossesCypress Creek
Location.2 MI E-Ky 2226
RouteState Highway 85
CountyMcLean County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.44611, -87.19806
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating94.1 US tons
Inventory rating56.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length107 ft (32.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,016 (2021)
Projected traffic1,016 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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-85 over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-85 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does KY-85 over Cypress Creek carry?

About 1,016 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is KY-85 over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns KY-85 over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.