US Bridges

Bunn-Cobb Road over Trib-Cypress Creek

Fair

McLean County, Kentucky · .6 MI W Ky 1589 · Structure no. 075C00023N

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bunn-Cobb Road over Trib-Cypress Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bunn-Cobb Road over Trib-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 4 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBunn-Cobb Road
CrossesTrib-Cypress Creek
Location.6 MI W Ky 1589
RouteCounty Highway 1002
CountyMcLean County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.50056, -87.2225
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionFebruary 2022
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4 (2012)
Projected traffic4 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Bunn-Cobb Road over Trib-Cypress Creek built?

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

What condition is Bunn-Cobb Road over Trib-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 February 2022.

How much traffic does Bunn-Cobb Road over Trib-Cypress Creek carry?

About 4 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Bunn-Cobb Road over Trib-Cypress Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Bunn-Cobb Road over Trib-Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.