US Bridges

Golf Course RD over Caney Creek

Good

Morgan County, Kentucky · 100 W of JCT CR 5300 · Structure no. 088C00037N

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
76
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Golf Course RD over Caney Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Golf Course RD over Caney Creek in Morgan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 76 vehicles a day, projected to reach 76 by 2032. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesGolf Course RD
CrossesCaney Creek
Location100 W of JCT CR 5300
RouteCounty Highway 1466
CountyMorgan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.91722, -83.29667
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating94.7 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76 (2012)
Projected traffic76 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
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 Golf Course RD over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Golf Course RD 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Golf Course RD over Caney Creek carry?

About 76 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Golf Course RD over Caney Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Golf Course RD over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.