US Bridges

KY-844 over Caney Creek

Fair

Morgan County, Kentucky · .1 MI W of JCT Ky 191 · Structure no. 088B00069N

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
197
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-844 over Caney Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-844 over Caney Creek in Morgan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 197 vehicles a day, projected to reach 197 by 2042. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-844
CrossesCaney Creek
Location.1 MI W of JCT Ky 191
RouteState Highway 844
CountyMorgan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.84139, -83.25667
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.3 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic197 (2022)
Projected traffic197 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$208,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-844 over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-844 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 2023.

How much traffic does KY-844 over Caney Creek carry?

About 197 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-844 over Caney Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns KY-844 over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.