US Bridges

Ky 476 over Caney Creek

Good

Breathitt County, Kentucky · 7.2MI S of Ky 15 Int · Structure no. 013B00085N

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
560
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 476 over Caney Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ky 476 over Caney Creek in Breathitt County, Kentucky. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger 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 560 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 560 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long.

CarriesKy 476
CrossesCaney Creek
Location7.2MI S of Ky 15 Int
RouteState Highway 476
Coordinates37.45833, -83.26306
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic560 (2022)
Projected traffic560 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 476 over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 476 over Caney Creek 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does Ky 476 over Caney Creek carry?

About 560 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ky 476 over Caney Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Ky 476 over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.