US Bridges

KY-899 over Caney Fork

Fair

Knott County, Kentucky · 0.6 MI NE of Ky 1697 · Structure no. 060B00072N

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,497
2022 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 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 1,497 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,497 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-899
CrossesCaney Fork
Location0.6 MI NE of Ky 1697
RouteState Highway 899
CountyKnott County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.33778, -82.87083
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,497 (2022)
Projected traffic1,497 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 1989, making it 36 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 2021.

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

About 1,497 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is KY-899 over Caney Fork?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns KY-899 over Caney Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.