US Bridges

KY-899 over Caney Fork

Fair

Knott County, Kentucky · 3.5 MI SW of JCT Ky 7 · Structure no. 060B00042N

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
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 1961, so it is 64 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.

It carries about 493 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 493 by 2043. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-899
CrossesCaney Fork
Location3.5 MI SW of JCT Ky 7
RouteState Highway 899
CountyKnott County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.39194, -82.83
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 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 closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
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 1961, making it 64 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 2024.

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 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns KY-899 over Caney Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.