US Bridges

KY-109 over Cypress Creek

PoorPosted for load

Union County, Kentucky · 1 MI S of JCT Ky 130 · Structure no. 113B00035N

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
139 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
967
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-109 over Cypress Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-109 over Cypress Creek in Union County, Kentucky. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 967 vehicles a day, projected to reach 967 by 2041. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.3 mi (15 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesKY-109
CrossesCypress Creek
Location1 MI S of JCT Ky 130
RouteState Highway 109
CountyUnion County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.60444, -88.0675
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 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 Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-109 over Cypress Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

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

About 967 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-109 over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-109 over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.