US Bridges

Buck Evans Br. Rd. over Caney Creek

Good

Morgan County, Kentucky · 0.2 M W of Ky 2498 · Structure no. 088C00085N

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
145 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
279
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buck Evans Br. Rd. over Caney Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Buck Evans Br. Rd. over Caney Creek in Morgan County, Kentucky. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 279 vehicles a day, projected to reach 496 by 2035. The structure is 145 ft (44.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

Location

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CarriesBuck Evans Br. Rd.
CrossesCaney Creek
Location0.2 M W of Ky 2498
RouteCounty Highway 1304
CountyMorgan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.93111, -83.31056
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length145 ft (44.3 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic279 (2015)
Projected traffic496 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 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 Buck Evans Br. Rd. over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buck Evans Br. 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 2021.

How much traffic does Buck Evans Br. Rd. over Caney Creek carry?

About 279 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Buck Evans Br. Rd. over Caney Creek?

The structure is 145 ft (44.3 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Buck Evans Br. Rd. over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.