US Bridges

Jefferson Street over Br of Cane Creek

FairPosted for load

Hickman County, Kentucky · 300 S of Depot St. · Structure no. 053C00038N

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
545
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jefferson Street over Br of Cane Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jefferson Street over Br of Cane Creek in Hickman County, Kentucky. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 545 vehicles a day, projected to reach 581 by 2026. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJefferson Street
CrossesBr of Cane Creek
Location300 S of Depot St.
RouteCity Street 1052
CountyHickman County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.67, -88.99472
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic545 (2006)
Projected traffic581 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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Jefferson Street over Br of Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jefferson Street over Br of 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 2024.

How much traffic does Jefferson Street over Br of Cane Creek carry?

About 545 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Jefferson Street over Br of Cane Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Jefferson Street over Br of Cane Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.