US Bridges

KY-249 over Caney Creek

Fair

Barren County, Kentucky · .02 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 820 · Structure no. 005B00022N

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,389
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-249 over Caney Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-249 over Caney Creek in Barren County, Kentucky. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 1,389 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,389 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-249
CrossesCaney Creek
Location.02 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 820
RouteState Highway 249
CountyBarren County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.84083, -85.9175
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,389 (2022)
Projected traffic1,389 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$139,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-249 over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-249 over Caney 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does KY-249 over Caney Creek carry?

About 1,389 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is KY-249 over Caney Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns KY-249 over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.