US Bridges

Mcfarlan RD over Cypress Creek

FairPosted for load

Marshall County, Kentucky · 1.3 Mi- JCT Sharpe-Rd · Structure no. 079C00066N

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
70 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcfarlan RD over Cypress Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Mcfarlan RD over Cypress Creek in Marshall County, Kentucky. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2026. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesMcfarlan RD
CrossesCypress Creek
Location1.3 Mi- JCT Sharpe-Rd
CountyMarshall County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.02944, -88.41306
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 protection5 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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2006)
Projected traffic50 by 2026
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Mcfarlan RD over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcfarlan 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 Mcfarlan RD over Cypress Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Mcfarlan RD over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Mcfarlan RD over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.