US Bridges

Morgan County High over Caney Creek

Fair

Morgan County, Kentucky · 50 Ft. W. of Ky 191 · Structure no. 088C00045N

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,337
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morgan County High over Caney Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Morgan County High over Caney Creek in Morgan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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.

It carries about 3,337 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,337 by 2032. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMorgan County High
CrossesCaney Creek
Location50 Ft. W. of Ky 191
CountyMorgan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.89694, -83.28139
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,337 (2012)
Projected traffic3,337 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Morgan County High over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morgan County High 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 Morgan County High over Caney Creek carry?

About 3,337 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Morgan County High over Caney Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Morgan County High over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.