US Bridges

KY-79 over Caney Creek in Caneyvill

FairPosted for load

Grayson County, Kentucky · .20 MI Nor. of JCT US 62 · Structure no. 043B00083N

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
190 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,015
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-79 over Caney Creek in Caneyvill is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-79 over Caney Creek in Caneyvill in Grayson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 2,015 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,015 by 2041. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-79
CrossesCaney Creek in Caneyvill
Location.20 MI Nor. of JCT US 62
RouteState Highway 79
CountyGrayson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.42722, -86.48722
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,015 (2021)
Projected traffic2,015 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$693,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-79 over Caney Creek in Caneyvill built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-79 over Caney Creek in Caneyvill 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-79 over Caney Creek in Caneyvill carry?

About 2,015 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-79 over Caney Creek in Caneyvill?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns KY-79 over Caney Creek in Caneyvill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.