US Bridges

KY-878 over Caney Creek

Fair

Ohio County, Kentucky · .1 Mi.East of JCT Ky 505 · Structure no. 092B00162N

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
122
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-878 over Caney Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-878 over Caney Creek in Ohio County, Kentucky. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 122 vehicles a day, projected to reach 122 by 2042. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-878
CrossesCaney Creek
Location.1 Mi.East of JCT Ky 505
RouteState Highway 878
CountyOhio County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.52611, -86.68667
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating83.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic122 (2022)
Projected traffic122 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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-878 over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-878 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does KY-878 over Caney Creek carry?

About 122 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-878 over Caney Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-878 over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.