US Bridges

JC-9003 over Cane Creek

Fair

Graves County, Kentucky · .40 MI Nor. of Ky 339 Ntr · Structure no. 042B00174N

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,524
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

JC-9003 over Cane Creek is a concrete culvert carrying JC-9003 over Cane Creek in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 11,524 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,289 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 151 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJC-9003
CrossesCane Creek
Location.40 MI Nor. of Ky 339 Ntr
RouteInterstate 69
CountyGraves County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.65139, -88.7475
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width151 ft (46 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,524 (2022)
Projected traffic14,289 by 2042
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 JC-9003 over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is JC-9003 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does JC-9003 over Cane Creek carry?

About 11,524 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is JC-9003 over Cane Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 151 ft wide.

Who owns JC-9003 over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.