US Bridges

Plum Run RD over Caney Fork Creek

Good

Nelson County, Kentucky · 1.3 MI NE JCT CR 5063 · Structure no. 090C00062N

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
823
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plum Run RD over Caney Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Plum Run RD over Caney Fork Creek in Nelson County, Kentucky. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 823 vehicles a day, projected to reach 823 by 2030. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPlum Run RD
CrossesCaney Fork Creek
Location1.3 MI NE JCT CR 5063
RouteCounty Highway 1062
CountyNelson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.86278, -85.42778
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating97.9 US tons
Inventory rating58.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic823 (2010)
Projected traffic823 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Plum Run RD over Caney Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Plum Run RD over Caney Fork 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Plum Run RD over Caney Fork Creek carry?

About 823 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Plum Run RD over Caney Fork Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Plum Run RD over Caney Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.