US Bridges

KY-109 over Br of Cypress Creek

FairPosted for load

Union County, Kentucky · 1.4 MI N of N-Jct Ky 492 · Structure no. 113B00034N

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
967
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-109 over Br of Cypress Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-109 over Br of Cypress Creek in Union County, Kentucky. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 967 vehicles a day, projected to reach 967 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.3 mi (15 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-109
CrossesBr of Cypress Creek
Location1.4 MI N of N-Jct Ky 492
RouteState Highway 109
CountyUnion County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.58306, -88.05667
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic967 (2021)
Projected traffic967 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.3 mi (15 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 KY-109 over Br of Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-109 over Br of 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does KY-109 over Br of Cypress Creek carry?

About 967 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-109 over Br of Cypress Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns KY-109 over Br of Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.