US Bridges

Cane Valley RD over Caney Fork Branch

Good

Adair County, Kentucky · 2.5 MI N of S-Jct Ky 55 · Structure no. 001C00031N

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
313
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cane Valley RD over Caney Fork Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Cane Valley RD over Caney Fork Branch in Adair County, Kentucky. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 313 vehicles a day, projected to reach 313 by 2039. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCane Valley RD
CrossesCaney Fork Branch
Location2.5 MI N of S-Jct Ky 55
RouteCounty Highway 1512
Coordinates37.17694, -85.31611
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic313 (2019)
Projected traffic313 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Cane Valley RD over Caney Fork Branch built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cane Valley RD over Caney Fork Branch 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Cane Valley RD over Caney Fork Branch carry?

About 313 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Cane Valley RD over Caney Fork Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Cane Valley RD over Caney Fork Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.