US Bridges

Oak Tree DR over Br-Little Cypress Creek

FairPosted for load

Muhlenberg County, Kentucky · 1.14 MI S.W. of JCT Ky 70 · Structure no. 089C00040N

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oak Tree DR over Br-Little Cypress Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Oak Tree DR over Br-Little Cypress Creek in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 5 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2026. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesOak Tree DR
CrossesBr-Little Cypress Creek
Location1.14 MI S.W. of JCT Ky 70
RouteCity Street 2059
CountyMuhlenberg County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.27611, -87.14139
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.4 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2006)
Projected traffic100 by 2026
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 Oak Tree DR over Br-Little Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oak Tree DR over Br-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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Oak Tree DR over Br-Little Cypress Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Oak Tree DR over Br-Little Cypress Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Oak Tree DR over Br-Little Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.