US Bridges

KY-820 over Caney Fork Creek

Fair

Barren County, Kentucky · .80 MI East of JCT Ky 249 · Structure no. 005B00043N

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
214
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-820 over Caney Fork Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-820 over Caney Fork Creek in Barren County, Kentucky. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 214 vehicles a day, projected to reach 214 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-820
CrossesCaney Fork Creek
Location.80 MI East of JCT Ky 249
RouteState Highway 820
CountyBarren County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.83639, -85.90306
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic214 (2023)
Projected traffic214 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-820 over Caney Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-820 over Caney Fork 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 2022.

How much traffic does KY-820 over Caney Fork Creek carry?

About 214 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-820 over Caney Fork Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns KY-820 over Caney Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.