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Helm Schoolhouse over Caney Creek

GoodPosted for load

Marion County, Kentucky · 1 MI E of Fairgrounds RD · Structure no. 078C00144N

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
53
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Helm Schoolhouse over Caney Creek is a concrete slab carrying Helm Schoolhouse over Caney Creek in Marion County, Kentucky. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 53 vehicles a day, projected to reach 57 by 2034. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 20 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHelm Schoolhouse
CrossesCaney Creek
Location1 MI E of Fairgrounds RD
RouteCounty Highway 1006
CountyMarion County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.55333, -85.20556
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 rating110 US tons
Inventory rating66.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53 (2014)
Projected traffic57 by 2034
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Helm Schoolhouse over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Helm Schoolhouse 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Helm Schoolhouse over Caney Creek carry?

About 53 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Helm Schoolhouse over Caney Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Helm Schoolhouse over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.