US Bridges

Meahl & Cates RD over West Fork Canoe Ck

Fair

Henderson County, Kentucky · 1.2 MI NW JCT Ky 1299 · Structure no. 051C00093N

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
62
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meahl & Cates RD over West Fork Canoe Ck is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Meahl & Cates RD over West Fork Canoe Ck in Henderson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 62 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2026. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMeahl & Cates RD
CrossesWest Fork Canoe Ck
Location1.2 MI NW JCT Ky 1299
RouteCounty Highway 1204
CountyHenderson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.72083, -87.60111
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62 (2006)
Projected traffic80 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Meahl & Cates RD over West Fork Canoe Ck built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meahl & Cates RD over West Fork Canoe Ck 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Meahl & Cates RD over West Fork Canoe Ck carry?

About 62 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Meahl & Cates RD over West Fork Canoe Ck?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Meahl & Cates RD over West Fork Canoe Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.