US Bridges

Ky 601 over Caney Creek

Good

Muhlenberg County, Kentucky · 0.9 MI W of JCT Ky 181 · Structure no. 089B00141N

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,352
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 601 over Caney Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Ky 601 over Caney Creek in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,352 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,352 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 601
CrossesCaney Creek
Location0.9 MI W of JCT Ky 181
RouteState Highway 601
CountyMuhlenberg County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.22306, -87.2075
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,352 (2019)
Projected traffic1,352 by 2039
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Ky 601 over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 601 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Ky 601 over Caney Creek carry?

About 1,352 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Ky 601 over Caney Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 601 over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.