US Bridges

Waller Omer RD over Branch of Cypress Creek

Good

Union County, Kentucky · 1.2 MI S JCT Ky 270 · Structure no. 113C00082N

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waller Omer RD over Branch of Cypress Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Waller Omer RD over Branch of Cypress Creek in Union County, Kentucky. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesWaller Omer RD
CrossesBranch of Cypress Creek
Location1.2 MI S JCT Ky 270
RouteCounty Highway 1210
CountyUnion County
StateKentucky
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2022)
Projected traffic70 by 2042
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 Waller Omer RD over Branch of Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Waller Omer RD over Branch of Cypress Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

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

About 70 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Waller Omer RD over Branch of Cypress Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Waller Omer RD over Branch of Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.