US Bridges

Clear Fork RD over Br of Caney Creek

FairPosted for load

Lincoln County, Kentucky · 1.6 MI S of JCT Ky 1247 · Structure no. 069C00061N

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
248
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clear Fork RD over Br of Caney Creek is a concrete slab carrying Clear Fork RD over Br of Caney Creek in Lincoln 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 248 vehicles a day, projected to reach 248 by 2039. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesClear Fork RD
CrossesBr of Caney Creek
Location1.6 MI S of JCT Ky 1247
RouteCounty Highway 1165
CountyLincoln County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.30667, -84.63444
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.2 US tons
Inventory rating18.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic248 (2019)
Projected traffic248 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Clear Fork RD over Br of Caney Creek built?

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

What condition is Clear Fork RD over Br of Caney 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Clear Fork RD over Br of Caney Creek carry?

About 248 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Clear Fork RD over Br of Caney Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Clear Fork RD over Br of Caney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.