US Bridges

Hemp Patch Br over Caney Fork

Good

Knott County, Kentucky · 0.05 MI E of JCT Ky 899 · Structure no. 060C00084N

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
79
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hemp Patch Br over Caney Fork is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hemp Patch Br over Caney Fork in Knott County, Kentucky. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 79 vehicles a day, projected to reach 79 by 2030. The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesHemp Patch Br
CrossesCaney Fork
Location0.05 MI E of JCT Ky 899
RouteCounty Highway 1002
CountyKnott County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.36056, -82.85306
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length87 ft (26.4 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.5 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic79 (2010)
Projected traffic79 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Hemp Patch Br over Caney Fork built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hemp Patch Br over Caney Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2022.

How much traffic does Hemp Patch Br over Caney Fork carry?

About 79 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Hemp Patch Br over Caney Fork?

The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.5 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Hemp Patch Br over Caney Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.