US Bridges

Cane Run Church Ro over Cane Run

FairPosted for load

Hart County, Kentucky · .2 MI SE of JCT CR 5359 · Structure no. 050C00011N

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cane Run Church Ro over Cane Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cane Run Church Ro over Cane Run in Hart County, Kentucky. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2031. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 11 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCane Run Church Ro
CrossesCane Run
Location.2 MI SE of JCT CR 5359
RouteCounty Highway 1361
CountyHart County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.31778, -86.03028
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating23.1 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width11 ft (3.5 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2011)
Projected traffic30 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$53,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cane Run Church Ro over Cane Run built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cane Run Church Ro over Cane Run 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Cane Run Church Ro over Cane Run carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Cane Run Church Ro over Cane Run?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 11 ft wide.

Who owns Cane Run Church Ro over Cane Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.