US Bridges

Stark Cemetery Rd. over Myers Creek

FairPosted for load

Marshall County, Kentucky · .4 MI NE of Ky 1824 · Structure no. 079C00082N

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stark Cemetery Rd. over Myers Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Stark Cemetery Rd. over Myers Creek in Marshall County, Kentucky. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2029. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 22 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesStark Cemetery Rd.
CrossesMyers Creek
Location.4 MI NE of Ky 1824
RouteCounty Highway 1198
CountyMarshall County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.77778, -88.30556
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: 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 rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2009)
Projected traffic50 by 2029
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 Stark Cemetery Rd. over Myers Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stark Cemetery Rd. over Myers 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 Stark Cemetery Rd. over Myers Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Stark Cemetery Rd. over Myers Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Stark Cemetery Rd. over Myers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.