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KY-504 over Big Caney Creek

Fair

Elliott County, Kentucky · .10 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 649 · Structure no. 032B00017N

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
919
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-504 over Big Caney Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-504 over Big Caney Creek in Elliott County, Kentucky. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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.

It carries about 919 vehicles a day, projected to reach 919 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-504
CrossesBig Caney Creek
Location.10 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 649
RouteState Highway 504
CountyElliott County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.16444, -83.08972
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic919 (2021)
Projected traffic919 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-504 over Big Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-504 over Big 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does KY-504 over Big Caney Creek carry?

About 919 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-504 over Big Caney Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns KY-504 over Big Caney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.