US Bridges

KY-58 over Cane Creek

Fair

Hickman County, Kentucky · .20 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 147 · Structure no. 053B00038N

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
96 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
627
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-58 over Cane Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-58 over Cane Creek in Hickman County, Kentucky. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 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 627 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 627 by 2042. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-58
CrossesCane Creek
Location.20 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 147
RouteState Highway 58
CountyHickman County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.69083, -89.02389
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic627 (2022)
Projected traffic627 by 2042
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$246,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-58 over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-58 over Cane Creek 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does KY-58 over Cane Creek carry?

About 627 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is KY-58 over Cane Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns KY-58 over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.