US Bridges

Morgan Cent. Elem. over Little Caney Creek

Good

Morgan County, Kentucky · 0.014 Mile South Ky 460 · Structure no. 088C00079N

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,983
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morgan Cent. Elem. over Little Caney Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Morgan Cent. Elem. over Little Caney Creek in Morgan County, Kentucky. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 6,983 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,404 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesMorgan Cent. Elem.
CrossesLittle Caney Creek
Location0.014 Mile South Ky 460
Coordinates37.88056, -83.29556
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,983 (2012)
Projected traffic10,404 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 Morgan Cent. Elem. over Little Caney Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morgan Cent. Elem. over Little 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 2022.

How much traffic does Morgan Cent. Elem. over Little Caney Creek carry?

About 6,983 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Morgan Cent. Elem. over Little Caney Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Morgan Cent. Elem. over Little Caney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.