US Bridges

Little Cypress CR over Little White Oak Creek

Good

Marshall County, Kentucky · 1.18 MI NE of US 62 · Structure no. 079C00104N

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
368
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Little Cypress CR over Little White Oak Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Little Cypress CR over Little White Oak Creek in Marshall County, Kentucky. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 368 vehicles a day, projected to reach 424 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLittle Cypress CR
CrossesLittle White Oak Creek
Location1.18 MI NE of US 62
RouteCounty Highway 1391
Coordinates37.01639, -88.46056
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.8 US tons
Inventory rating71.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic368 (2021)
Projected traffic424 by 2041
Trucks—
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 Little Cypress CR over Little White Oak Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Little Cypress CR over Little White Oak 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 Little Cypress CR over Little White Oak Creek carry?

About 368 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Little Cypress CR over Little White Oak Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Little Cypress CR over Little White Oak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.