US Bridges

KY-130 over Cypress Ditch

PoorPosted for load

Union County, Kentucky · .20 Mi.W JCT Ky 270 · Structure no. 113B00100N

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
334
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-130 over Cypress Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-130 over Cypress Ditch in Union County, Kentucky. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 334 vehicles a day, projected to reach 334 by 2043. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-130
CrossesCypress Ditch
Location.20 Mi.W JCT Ky 270
RouteState Highway 130
CountyUnion County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.62361, -88.04889
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic334 (2023)
Projected traffic334 by 2043
Trucks0%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-130 over Cypress Ditch built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-130 over Cypress Ditch 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does KY-130 over Cypress Ditch carry?

About 334 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-130 over Cypress Ditch?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-130 over Cypress Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.