US Bridges

Stinson Branch RD over Caney Creek

Good

Morgan County, Kentucky · .12 MI E JCT Ky 191 · Structure no. 088C00055N

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
46
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stinson Branch RD over Caney Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Stinson Branch RD over Caney Creek in Morgan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 46 vehicles a day, projected to reach 46 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesStinson Branch RD
CrossesCaney Creek
Location.12 MI E JCT Ky 191
RouteCounty Highway 1163
CountyMorgan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.81306, -83.25778
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46 (2012)
Projected traffic46 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Stinson Branch RD over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stinson Branch 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 Stinson Branch RD over Caney Creek carry?

About 46 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Stinson Branch RD over Caney Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Stinson Branch RD over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.