US Bridges

Old Ky 54 over Caney Creek

FairPosted for load

Daviess County, Kentucky · 0.4 Mi. East JCT Ky. 142 · Structure no. 030C00122N

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,102
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Ky 54 over Caney Creek is a concrete slab carrying Old Ky 54 over Caney Creek in Daviess County, Kentucky. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 1,102 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,706 by 2026. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Ky 54
CrossesCaney Creek
Location0.4 Mi. East JCT Ky. 142
RouteCounty Highway 1129
CountyDaviess County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.73028, -86.98306
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,102 (2006)
Projected traffic1,706 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Old Ky 54 over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Ky 54 over Caney 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Old Ky 54 over Caney Creek carry?

About 1,102 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Old Ky 54 over Caney Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Old Ky 54 over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.