US Bridges

Old Liberty Shc RD over Martins Creek

FairPosted for load

Marshall County, Kentucky · .08 MI N. of Ky. 402 · Structure no. 079C00083N

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

About this bridge

Old Liberty Shc RD over Martins Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Old Liberty Shc RD over Martins 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 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2031. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesOld Liberty Shc RD
CrossesMartins Creek
Location.08 MI N. of Ky. 402
RouteCity Street 3020
CountyMarshall County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.76917, -88.29583
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 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 rating65.6 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2011)
Projected traffic40 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 Old Liberty Shc RD over Martins Creek built?

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

What condition is Old Liberty Shc RD over Martins 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 Old Liberty Shc RD over Martins Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Old Liberty Shc RD over Martins Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Old Liberty Shc RD over Martins Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.