US Bridges

Mount Moriah RD over Br. Little Cypress Creek

FairPosted for load

Marshall County, Kentucky · .4 MI W of JCT Ky 1610 · Structure no. 079C00029N

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mount Moriah RD over Br. Little Cypress Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Mount Moriah RD over Br. Little Cypress Creek in Marshall County, Kentucky. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2026. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesMount Moriah RD
CrossesBr. Little Cypress Creek
Location.4 MI W of JCT Ky 1610
RouteCounty Highway 1409
CountyMarshall County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.98333, -88.43611
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2006)
Projected traffic20 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Mount Moriah RD over Br. Little Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mount Moriah RD over Br. Little 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 Mount Moriah RD over Br. Little Cypress Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Mount Moriah RD over Br. Little Cypress Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Mount Moriah RD over Br. Little Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.