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KY-1523 over Cypress Creek

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Marshall County, Kentucky · .40 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 282 · Structure no. 079B00098N

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,166
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1523 over Cypress Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-1523 over Cypress Creek in Marshall County, Kentucky. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 2,166 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,166 by 2041. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1523
CrossesCypress Creek
Location.40 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 282
RouteState Highway 1523
CountyMarshall County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.02667, -88.32861
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2021
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating70.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,166 (2021)
Projected traffic2,166 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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 substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1523 over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1523 over Cypress 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does KY-1523 over Cypress Creek carry?

About 2,166 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is KY-1523 over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1523 over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.