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KY-1210 over Caney Creek

FairPosted for load

Floyd County, Kentucky · 3.0 MI SE of JCT Ky 404 · Structure no. 036B00048N

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
243
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1210 over Caney Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1210 over Caney Creek in Floyd County, Kentucky. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 243 vehicles a day, projected to reach 243 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1210
CrossesCaney Creek
Location3.0 MI SE of JCT Ky 404
RouteState Highway 1210
CountyFloyd County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.58028, -82.83583
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic243 (2023)
Projected traffic243 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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-1210 over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1210 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1210 over Caney Creek carry?

About 243 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-1210 over Caney Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns KY-1210 over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.