US Bridges

Busby Denton RD over West Fk Canoe Creek

Good

Henderson County, Kentucky · .8 MI E. Ky 1217 · Structure no. 051C00096N

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
37
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Busby Denton RD over West Fk Canoe Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Busby Denton RD over West Fk Canoe Creek 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 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 37 vehicles a day, projected to reach 48 by 2026. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBusby Denton RD
CrossesWest Fk Canoe Creek
Location.8 MI E. Ky 1217
RouteCounty Highway 1206
CountyHenderson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.70556, -87.60306
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating83.4 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37 (2006)
Projected traffic48 by 2026
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 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 Busby Denton RD over West Fk Canoe Creek built?

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

What condition is Busby Denton RD over West Fk Canoe Creek 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Busby Denton RD over West Fk Canoe Creek carry?

About 37 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Busby Denton RD over West Fk Canoe Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Busby Denton RD over West Fk Canoe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.