US Bridges

KY-492 over Cypress Creek

Fair

Union County, Kentucky · .40 MI N.E. of JCT Ky 109 · Structure no. 113B00075N

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
133
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-492 over Cypress Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-492 over Cypress Creek in Union County, Kentucky. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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.

It carries about 133 vehicles a day, projected to reach 133 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-492
CrossesCypress Creek
Location.40 MI N.E. of JCT Ky 109
RouteState Highway 492
CountyUnion County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.57611, -88.03167
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic133 (2022)
Projected traffic133 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-492 over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-492 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does KY-492 over Cypress Creek carry?

About 133 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-492 over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns KY-492 over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.