US Bridges

Freedom RD over Caney Fork

Poor

Knott County, Kentucky · 0.1 MI S of Ky 899 @raven · Structure no. 060C00052N

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
124
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Freedom RD over Caney Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Freedom RD over Caney Fork in Knott County, Kentucky. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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.

It carries about 124 vehicles a day, projected to reach 124 by 2030. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesFreedom RD
CrossesCaney Fork
Location0.1 MI S of Ky 899 @raven
RouteCounty Highway 1015
CountyKnott County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.40111, -82.80722
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic124 (2010)
Projected traffic124 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Freedom RD over Caney Fork built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Freedom RD over Caney Fork 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Freedom RD over Caney Fork carry?

About 124 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Freedom RD over Caney Fork?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Freedom RD over Caney Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.