US Bridges

KY-899 over Caney Fork

FairPosted for load

Knott County, Kentucky · 0.25 MI SW of JCT Ky 7 · Structure no. 060B00040N

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
493
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-899 over Caney Fork is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-899 over Caney Fork in Knott County, Kentucky. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 493 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 493 by 2043. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-899
CrossesCaney Fork
Location0.25 MI SW of JCT Ky 7
RouteState Highway 899
CountyKnott County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.41444, -82.79861
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
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic493 (2023)
Projected traffic493 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$272,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-899 over Caney Fork built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-899 over Caney Fork 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does KY-899 over Caney Fork carry?

About 493 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is KY-899 over Caney Fork?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns KY-899 over Caney Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.