US Bridges

Lone Valley RD over Cypress Creek

Fair

Marshall County, Kentucky · 1.9 Mi. N of US 62 Jct. · Structure no. 079C00002N

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lone Valley RD over Cypress Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lone Valley RD over Cypress Creek in Marshall County, Kentucky. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2026. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLone Valley RD
CrossesCypress Creek
Location1.9 Mi. N of US 62 Jct.
RouteCounty Highway 1055
Coordinates37.01917, -88.30917
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 inspectionNovember 2023
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating64.9 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2006)
Projected traffic200 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Lone Valley RD over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lone Valley RD 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Lone Valley RD over Cypress Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Lone Valley RD over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Lone Valley RD over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.