US Bridges

York Cemetery Road over Patty Creek

FairPosted for load

Marshall County, Kentucky · .12 MI West of Ky 2606 · Structure no. 079C00080N

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

York Cemetery Road over Patty Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying York Cemetery Road over Patty Creek in Marshall County, Kentucky. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 18 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18 by 2031. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 19 ft wide.

CarriesYork Cemetery Road
CrossesPatty Creek
Location.12 MI West of Ky 2606
RouteCounty Highway 1263
Coordinates36.77222, -88.39639
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18 (2011)
Projected traffic18 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 York Cemetery Road over Patty Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is York Cemetery Road over Patty 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 York Cemetery Road over Patty Creek carry?

About 18 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is York Cemetery Road over Patty Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns York Cemetery Road over Patty Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.