US Bridges

Caney Fork RD over Brushy Fork Creek

FairPosted for load

Butler County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI S of JCT Ky 626 · Structure no. 016C00016N

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
63 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
76
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Caney Fork RD over Brushy Fork Creek is a steel culvert carrying Caney Fork RD over Brushy Fork Creek in Butler 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 76 vehicles a day, projected to reach 76 by 2032. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCaney Fork RD
CrossesBrushy Fork Creek
Location1.5 MI S of JCT Ky 626
RouteCounty Highway 1271
CountyButler County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.04556, -86.77056
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating63.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76 (2012)
Projected traffic76 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Caney Fork RD over Brushy Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Caney Fork RD over Brushy 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Caney Fork RD over Brushy Fork Creek carry?

About 76 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Caney Fork RD over Brushy Fork Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Caney Fork RD over Brushy Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.