US Bridges

Cane Valley RD over Dry Fork

Fair

Adair County, Kentucky · .7 MI SE of N-Jct Ky 55 · Structure no. 001C00032N

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
76
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cane Valley RD over Dry Fork is a concrete culvert carrying Cane Valley RD over Dry Fork in Adair County, Kentucky. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 76 vehicles a day, projected to reach 76 by 2039. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCane Valley RD
CrossesDry Fork
Location.7 MI SE of N-Jct Ky 55
RouteCounty Highway 1512
CountyAdair County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.19694, -85.32528
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 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 traffic76 (2019)
Projected traffic76 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 Dry Fork built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cane Valley RD over Dry Fork 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Cane Valley RD over Dry Fork carry?

About 76 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Cane Valley RD over Dry Fork?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Cane Valley RD over Dry Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.