US Bridges

Greene DR over Caney Creek

Fair

Muhlenberg County, Kentucky · 0.1 MI South Ky 189 · Structure no. 089C00032N

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greene DR over Caney Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Greene DR over Caney Creek in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 400 by 2026. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGreene DR
CrossesCaney Creek
Location0.1 MI South Ky 189
RouteCity Street 1064
CountyMuhlenberg County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.22083, -87.17694
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2006)
Projected traffic400 by 2026
Trucks—
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Greene DR over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greene DR 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Greene DR over Caney Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Greene DR over Caney Creek?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Greene DR over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.