US Bridges

KY-61 over Caney Fork

PoorPosted for load

Green County, Kentucky · 1.9 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 487 · Structure no. 044B00009N

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
96 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,212
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-61 over Caney Fork is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-61 over Caney Fork in Green 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 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 1,212 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,212 by 2042. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-61
CrossesCaney Fork
Location1.9 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 487
RouteState Highway 61
CountyGreen County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.17972, -85.42833
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,212 (2022)
Projected traffic1,212 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$258,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-61 over Caney Fork built?

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

What condition is KY-61 over Caney Fork 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does KY-61 over Caney Fork carry?

About 1,212 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is KY-61 over Caney Fork?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns KY-61 over Caney Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.