US Bridges

Pleasant Point RD over Caney Creek

FairPosted for load

Daviess County, Kentucky · 0.3 MI N JCT CR5021 · Structure no. 030C00179N

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
109
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant Point RD over Caney Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pleasant Point RD over Caney Creek in Daviess County, Kentucky. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 5 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 109 vehicles a day, projected to reach 169 by 2026. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPleasant Point RD
CrossesCaney Creek
Location0.3 MI N JCT CR5021
RouteCounty Highway 1027
Coordinates37.74, -86.97472
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic109 (2006)
Projected traffic169 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Pleasant Point RD over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pleasant Point RD 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 Pleasant Point RD over Caney Creek carry?

About 109 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Pleasant Point RD over Caney Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Pleasant Point RD over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.