US Bridges

Graham Cypress RD over Cypress Creek

FairPosted for load

Muhlenberg County, Kentucky · 0.2 MI SW of JCT Ky 601 · Structure no. 089C00023N

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Graham Cypress RD over Cypress Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Graham Cypress RD over Cypress Creek in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2026. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGraham Cypress RD
CrossesCypress Creek
Location0.2 MI SW of JCT Ky 601
RouteCounty Highway 1424
CountyMuhlenberg County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.25139, -87.24139
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2006)
Projected traffic300 by 2026
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Graham Cypress RD over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Graham Cypress RD over 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Graham Cypress RD over Cypress Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Graham Cypress RD over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Graham Cypress RD over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.