US Bridges

Victor Darnell Rd. over Cap Spring Creek

GoodPosted for load

Marshall County, Kentucky · .08 MI N of Capp Spgs RD · Structure no. 079C00089N

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Victor Darnell Rd. over Cap Spring Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Victor Darnell Rd. over Cap Spring Creek in Marshall County, Kentucky. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2029. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesVictor Darnell Rd.
CrossesCap Spring Creek
Location.08 MI N of Capp Spgs RD
RouteCounty Highway 1168
Coordinates36.87139, -88.23667
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 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 closed123.7 mi (199 km)
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 Victor Darnell Rd. over Cap Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Victor Darnell Rd. over Cap Spring Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Victor Darnell Rd. over Cap Spring Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Victor Darnell Rd. over Cap Spring Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Victor Darnell Rd. over Cap Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.