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KY-81 over Cypress Creek

Fair

McLean County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI S JCT Ky 1589 · Structure no. 075B00074N

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
139 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,508
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-81 over Cypress Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-81 over Cypress Creek in McLean County, Kentucky. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 1,508 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,508 by 2041. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-81
CrossesCypress Creek
Location1.5 MI S JCT Ky 1589
RouteState Highway 81
CountyMcLean County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.49028, -87.24528
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 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 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 rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,508 (2021)
Projected traffic1,508 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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-81 over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-81 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-81 over Cypress Creek carry?

About 1,508 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is KY-81 over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns KY-81 over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.