US Bridges

Caney Valley RD over Caney Fork

Good

Green County, Kentucky · 100 SW of Ky 1913 · Structure no. 044C00005N

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
62
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Caney Valley RD over Caney Fork is a concrete culvert carrying Caney Valley RD over Caney Fork in Green County, Kentucky. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 62 vehicles a day, projected to reach 62 by 2031. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCaney Valley RD
CrossesCaney Fork
Location100 SW of Ky 1913
RouteCounty Highway 1125
CountyGreen County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.19694, -85.35583
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62 (2011)
Projected traffic62 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Caney Valley RD over Caney Fork built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Caney Valley RD over Caney Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2021.

How much traffic does Caney Valley RD over Caney Fork carry?

About 62 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Caney Valley RD over Caney Fork?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Caney Valley RD over Caney Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.