US Bridges

Caney Fork RD over Br of Caney Fork

FairPosted for load

Green County, Kentucky · .05 MI W of Cane Valleyrd · Structure no. 044C00006N

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
63
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Caney Fork RD over Br of Caney Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Caney Fork RD over Br of Caney Fork in Green County, Kentucky. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 63 vehicles a day, projected to reach 63 by 2031. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCaney Fork RD
CrossesBr of Caney Fork
Location.05 MI W of Cane Valleyrd
RouteCounty Highway 1126
CountyGreen County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.19389, -85.36444
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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; 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63 (2011)
Projected traffic63 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$35,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Caney Fork RD over Br of Caney Fork built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Caney Fork RD over Br of 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Caney Fork RD over Br of Caney Fork carry?

About 63 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Caney Fork RD over Br of Caney Fork?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Caney Fork RD over Br of Caney Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.