US Bridges

Middle Fork Cane over Cane Creek

Fair

Laurel County, Kentucky · No Data Entered · Structure no. 080214000001001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Middle Fork Cane over Cane Creek is a steel culvert carrying Middle Fork Cane over Cane Creek in Laurel County, Kentucky. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 5 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long.

Location

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CarriesMiddle Fork Cane
CrossesCane Creek
LocationNo Data Entered
RouteFederal Lands Road 121
CountyLaurel County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.05833, -84.2375
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: 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 rating17.9 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (—)
Projected traffic7 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Middle Fork Cane over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Middle Fork Cane over Cane Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Middle Fork Cane over Cane Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Middle Fork Cane over Cane Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Middle Fork Cane over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.