US Bridges

WK-9001 over Caney Fork

Fair

Grayson County, Kentucky · 2.5 MI East of Ky 185 Op · Structure no. 043B00028N

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,155
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WK-9001 over Caney Fork is a concrete culvert carrying WK-9001 over Caney Fork in Grayson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 11,155 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,155 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 129 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWK-9001
CrossesCaney Fork
Location2.5 MI East of Ky 185 Op
RouteState Highway 9001
CountyGrayson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.41028, -86.44417
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width129 ft (39.3 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,155 (2022)
Projected traffic11,155 by 2042
Trucks45%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 WK-9001 over Caney Fork built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is WK-9001 over Caney Fork 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 2022.

How much traffic does WK-9001 over Caney Fork carry?

About 11,155 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is WK-9001 over Caney Fork?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 129 ft wide.

Who owns WK-9001 over Caney Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.