KY-3179 over Caney Fork Creek
PoorPosted for loadBarren County, Kentucky · 1.9 Mi. S-Jct. Ky 1318 · Structure no. 005B00089N
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 290
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-3179 over Caney Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-3179 over Caney Fork Creek in Barren County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 290 vehicles a day, projected to reach 290 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-3179 over Caney Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-3179 over Caney Fork Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does KY-3179 over Caney Fork Creek carry?
About 290 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is KY-3179 over Caney Fork Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns KY-3179 over Caney Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.