US Bridges

KY-95 over Cypress Creek

FairPosted for load

Marshall County, Kentucky · .40 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 152 · Structure no. 079B00011N

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
152 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,956
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-95 over Cypress Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-95 over Cypress Creek in Marshall County, Kentucky. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 2,956 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,956 by 2041. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 37 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKY-95
CrossesCypress Creek
Location.40 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 152
RouteState Highway 95
CountyMarshall County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.03611, -88.35083
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,956 (2021)
Projected traffic2,956 by 2041
Trucks12%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-95 over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-95 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does KY-95 over Cypress Creek carry?

About 2,956 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is KY-95 over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns KY-95 over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.