US Bridges

KY-123 over Cane Creek

FairPosted for load

Hickman County, Kentucky · 2.2 MI East of JCT US 51 · Structure no. 053B00072N

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
371
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-123 over Cane Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-123 over Cane Creek in Hickman County, Kentucky. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 371 vehicles a day, projected to reach 371 by 2042. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-123
CrossesCane Creek
Location2.2 MI East of JCT US 51
RouteState Highway 123
CountyHickman County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.66972, -88.95389
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic371 (2022)
Projected traffic371 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-123 over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-123 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does KY-123 over Cane Creek carry?

About 371 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-123 over Cane Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns KY-123 over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.