US Bridges

Ky 49 over Caney Creek

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Marion County, Kentucky · 3.1 MI N of JCT Ky 1157 · Structure no. 078B00093N

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
137 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,588
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 49 over Caney Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 49 over Caney Creek in Marion County, Kentucky. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,588 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,588 by 2043. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKy 49
CrossesCaney Creek
Location3.1 MI N of JCT Ky 1157
RouteState Highway 49
CountyMarion County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.52528, -85.21139
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating62.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,588 (2023)
Projected traffic1,588 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Ky 49 over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 49 over Caney Creek 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Ky 49 over Caney Creek carry?

About 1,588 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ky 49 over Caney Creek?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 49 over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.