US Bridges

KY-87 over Cane Creek

FairPosted for load

Monroe County, Kentucky · 2.8 MI West of JCT Ky 792 · Structure no. 086B00032N

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
485
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-87 over Cane Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-87 over Cane Creek in Monroe County, Kentucky. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 6 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 485 vehicles a day, projected to reach 485 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-87
CrossesCane Creek
Location2.8 MI West of JCT Ky 792
RouteState Highway 382
CountyMonroe County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.64583, -85.84361
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic485 (2021)
Projected traffic485 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$104,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-87 over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-87 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does KY-87 over Cane Creek carry?

About 485 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-87 over Cane Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-87 over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.