US Bridges

Shiloh RD over Cypress Creek

Fair

Union County, Kentucky · 1 MI E- Henshaw-Sprg- RD · Structure no. 113C00065N

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
460
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shiloh RD over Cypress Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Shiloh RD over Cypress Creek in Union County, Kentucky. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 5 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 460 vehicles a day, projected to reach 460 by 2026. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesShiloh RD
CrossesCypress Creek
Location1 MI E- Henshaw-Sprg- RD
RouteCounty Highway 1256
CountyUnion County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.64222, -88.05111
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating97.8 US tons
Inventory rating58.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (2006)
Projected traffic460 by 2026
Trucks—
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

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 Shiloh RD over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shiloh RD 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Shiloh RD over Cypress Creek carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Shiloh RD over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Shiloh RD over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.