US Bridges

Shar-Cal RD over Little Cypress Creek

FairPosted for load

Marshall County, Kentucky · .9 MI E -Little Cypress · Structure no. 079C00059N

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
168 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
424
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shar-Cal RD over Little Cypress Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Shar-Cal RD over Little Cypress Creek in Marshall County, Kentucky. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 424 vehicles a day, projected to reach 424 by 2031. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesShar-Cal RD
CrossesLittle Cypress Creek
Location.9 MI E -Little Cypress
RouteCounty Highway 1392
CountyMarshall County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.02861, -88.44861
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic424 (2011)
Projected traffic424 by 2031
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$407,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shar-Cal RD over Little Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shar-Cal RD over 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 Shar-Cal RD over Little Cypress Creek carry?

About 424 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Shar-Cal RD over Little Cypress Creek?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Shar-Cal RD over Little Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.