US Bridges

Bockman Road over Pond Br of Cane Crk

PoorPosted for load

Hickman County, Kentucky · 0.5 Mi. South- Ky 1529 · Structure no. 053C00041N

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bockman Road over Pond Br of Cane Crk is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bockman Road over Pond Br of Cane Crk in Hickman County, Kentucky. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 11 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12 by 2026. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesBockman Road
CrossesPond Br of Cane Crk
Location0.5 Mi. South- Ky 1529
RouteCounty Highway 1134
Coordinates36.59139, -88.89056
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating9 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11 (2006)
Projected traffic12 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$61,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bockman Road over Pond Br of Cane Crk built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bockman Road over Pond Br of Cane Crk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Bockman Road over Pond Br of Cane Crk carry?

About 11 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Bockman Road over Pond Br of Cane Crk?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Bockman Road over Pond Br of Cane Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.