US-51 over Cane Creek
GoodHickman County, Kentucky · .4 MI.5 JCT Ky 1540 · Structure no. 053B00101N
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 78 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,709
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-51 over Cane Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US-51 over Cane Creek in Hickman County, Kentucky. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 1,709 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,709 by 2042. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 78.9 mi (127 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-51 over Cane Creek built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-51 over Cane 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 February 2022.
How much traffic does US-51 over Cane Creek carry?
About 1,709 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is US-51 over Cane Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns US-51 over Cane Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.