US Bridges

Johnson-Riley Rd. over Cypress Creek

FairPosted for load

Marshall County, Kentucky · .16 Mile N. of Jct. Ky 95 · Structure no. 079C00074N

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,120
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Johnson-Riley Rd. over Cypress Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Johnson-Riley Rd. over Cypress Creek in Marshall County, Kentucky. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 1,120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,120 by 2029. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesJohnson-Riley Rd.
CrossesCypress Creek
Location.16 Mile N. of Jct. Ky 95
RouteCity Street 2001
CountyMarshall County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.03667, -88.34944
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,120 (2009)
Projected traffic1,120 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Johnson-Riley Rd. over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Johnson-Riley 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 Johnson-Riley Rd. over Cypress Creek carry?

About 1,120 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Johnson-Riley Rd. over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Johnson-Riley Rd. over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.