US Bridges

Pleasant View RD over South Fk.Caney Creek

PoorPosted for load

Grayson County, Kentucky · 2.5 Mi. SW of Jct. US 62 · Structure no. 043C00032N

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant View RD over South Fk.Caney Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pleasant View RD over South Fk.Caney Creek in Grayson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 28 vehicles a day, projected to reach 28 by 2039. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesPleasant View RD
CrossesSouth Fk.Caney Creek
Location2.5 Mi. SW of Jct. US 62
RouteCounty Highway 1317
CountyGrayson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.41917, -86.40611
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating23.6 US tons
Inventory rating14.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28 (2019)
Projected traffic28 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$53,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pleasant View RD over South Fk.Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pleasant View RD over South Fk.Caney Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Pleasant View RD over South Fk.Caney Creek carry?

About 28 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Pleasant View RD over South Fk.Caney Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Pleasant View RD over South Fk.Caney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.