US Bridges

Dunn Cem Road over Br. of Elizabeth Creek

FairPosted for load

Marshall County, Kentucky · 0.6 MI N. of Ky. 408 · Structure no. 079C00088N

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dunn Cem Road over Br. of Elizabeth Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Dunn Cem Road over Br. of Elizabeth Creek in Marshall County, Kentucky. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 2029. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesDunn Cem Road
CrossesBr. of Elizabeth Creek
Location0.6 MI N. of Ky. 408
RouteCounty Highway 1110
Coordinates36.86139, -88.2825
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 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating57.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2009)
Projected traffic50 by 2029
Trucks—
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 Dunn Cem Road over Br. of Elizabeth Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dunn Cem Road over Br. of Elizabeth 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 Dunn Cem Road over Br. of Elizabeth Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Dunn Cem Road over Br. of Elizabeth Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Dunn Cem Road over Br. of Elizabeth Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.