US Bridges

Ky 61 over Cain Run

Fair

Bullitt County, Kentucky · 1.4 MI N of Ky 434 · Structure no. 015B00015N

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,499
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 61 over Cain Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Ky 61 over Cain Run in Bullitt County, Kentucky. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 5 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 2,499 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,499 by 2039. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long and 22 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKy 61
CrossesCain Run
Location1.4 MI N of Ky 434
RouteState Highway 61
CountyBullitt County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.85333, -85.72417
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length48 ft (14.5 m)
Longest span46 ft (14.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,499 (2019)
Projected traffic2,499 by 2039
Trucks9%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$134,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 61 over Cain Run built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 61 over Cain Run 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 61 over Cain Run carry?

About 2,499 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ky 61 over Cain Run?

The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 61 over Cain Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.