US Bridges

New Hope RD over Salyer Creek

FairPosted for load

Marshall County, Kentucky · 200 Ft West Ky 1712 · Structure no. 079C00061N

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Wood or Timber
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
195
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Hope RD over Salyer Creek is a wood or timber culvert carrying New Hope RD over Salyer Creek in Marshall County, Kentucky. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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 195 vehicles a day, projected to reach 195 by 2031. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Hope RD
CrossesSalyer Creek
Location200 Ft West Ky 1712
RouteCounty Highway 1429
CountyMarshall County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.94222, -88.4025
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic195 (2011)
Projected traffic195 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 New Hope RD over Salyer Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Hope RD over Salyer 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 New Hope RD over Salyer Creek carry?

About 195 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is New Hope RD over Salyer Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns New Hope RD over Salyer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.