US Bridges

KY-58 over Cane Creek

FairPosted for load

Graves County, Kentucky · 1.1 MI East of JCT Ky 339 · Structure no. 042B00097N

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
86 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,173
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-58 over Cane Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-58 over Cane Creek in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 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 1,173 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,173 by 2041. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-58
CrossesCane Creek
Location1.1 MI East of JCT Ky 339
RouteState Highway 58
CountyGraves County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.67167, -88.77167
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.4 US tons
Inventory rating34.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,173 (2021)
Projected traffic1,173 by 2041
Trucks10%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$231,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-58 over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-58 over Cane 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 2024.

How much traffic does KY-58 over Cane Creek carry?

About 1,173 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is KY-58 over Cane Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns KY-58 over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.