US Bridges

Frankie Jane Drive over Caney Fork

Good

Knott County, Kentucky · 0.03 M E of JCT KY-899 · Structure no. 060C00107N

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frankie Jane Drive over Caney Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Frankie Jane Drive over Caney Fork in Knott County, Kentucky. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2030. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesFrankie Jane Drive
CrossesCaney Fork
Location0.03 M E of JCT KY-899
RouteCounty Highway 1565
CountyKnott County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.34611, -82.86778
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2010)
Projected traffic50 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 Frankie Jane Drive over Caney Fork built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Frankie Jane Drive 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 2024.

How much traffic does Frankie Jane Drive over Caney Fork carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Frankie Jane Drive over Caney Fork?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Frankie Jane Drive over Caney Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.