US Bridges

Sharp-Cal RD over Little Cypress Creek

Fair

Marshall County, Kentucky · 1.1 MI NE U.S. 62 · Structure no. 079C00099N

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
424
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sharp-Cal RD over Little Cypress Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sharp-Cal RD over Little Cypress Creek in Marshall County, Kentucky. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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.

It carries about 424 vehicles a day, projected to reach 424 by 2031. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSharp-Cal RD
CrossesLittle Cypress Creek
Location1.1 MI NE U.S. 62
RouteCounty Highway 1392
CountyMarshall County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.0175, -88.4425
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating106.5 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic424 (2011)
Projected traffic424 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Sharp-Cal RD over Little Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sharp-Cal RD over Little Cypress 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 2024.

How much traffic does Sharp-Cal RD over Little Cypress Creek carry?

About 424 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Sharp-Cal RD over Little Cypress Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Sharp-Cal RD over Little Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.