US Bridges

Bingham RD over Branch of Cypress Creek

Fair

Union County, Kentucky · .3 MI N of JCT CR 5241 · Structure no. 113C00031N

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bingham RD over Branch of Cypress Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bingham RD over Branch of Cypress Creek in Union County, Kentucky. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2026. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBingham RD
CrossesBranch of Cypress Creek
Location.3 MI N of JCT CR 5241
RouteCounty Highway 1242
Coordinates37.61111, -88.05083
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating93.4 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2006)
Projected traffic15 by 2026
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Bingham RD over Branch of Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bingham RD over Branch 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 March 2021.

How much traffic does Bingham RD over Branch of Cypress Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Bingham RD over Branch of Cypress Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Bingham RD over Branch of Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.