US Bridges

KY-899 over Caney Fork

FairPosted for load

Knott County, Kentucky · 2.5 MI SW of JCT Ky 7 · Structure no. 060B00041N

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 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 culvert carrying KY-899 over Caney Fork in Knott County, Kentucky. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-899
CrossesCaney Fork
Location2.5 MI SW of JCT Ky 7
RouteState Highway 899
CountyKnott County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.39889, -82.82389
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed11.8 mi (19 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-899 over Caney Fork built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 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 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns KY-899 over Caney Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.