Coldwater LN over Little Bear Creek
FairMarshall County, Kentucky · .1 MI SE of JCT CR 5036 · Structure no. 079C00036N
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old, rebuilt 2017
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 199
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Coldwater LN over Little Bear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coldwater LN over Little Bear Creek in Marshall County, Kentucky. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 46 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 199 vehicles a day, projected to reach 199 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Coldwater LN over Little Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.
What condition is Coldwater LN over Little Bear 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 Coldwater LN over Little Bear Creek carry?
About 199 vehicles per day (2013 count).
How long is Coldwater LN over Little Bear Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Coldwater LN over Little Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.