US Bridges

KY-191 over Caney Creek

FairPosted for load

Morgan County, Kentucky · .5 MI N of JCT Ky 844 · Structure no. 088B00024N

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
79 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,064
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-191 over Caney Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-191 over Caney Creek in Morgan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 1,064 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,064 by 2041. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-191
CrossesCaney Creek
Location.5 MI N of JCT Ky 844
RouteState Highway 191
CountyMorgan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.84778, -83.25861
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,064 (2021)
Projected traffic1,064 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$195,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-191 over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-191 over 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does KY-191 over Caney Creek carry?

About 1,064 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is KY-191 over Caney Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns KY-191 over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.